Medical Ethics Advisor – September 1, 2018
September 1, 2018
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Ethics Involvement Needed With Complex Discharges
Multiple ethical issues arise during discharge planning, including consent, capacity, and autonomy.
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‘Uh-oh, the Ethics Police Are Here!’: Address Misconceptions Head-on
Clinicians sometimes wrongly assume the ethics role is to reprimand, criticize, or convince.
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Online Comments Allow Greater Input on Ethics Consults
A close inspection of the medical record revealed conflicting information regarding a particular patient’s code status at University of Michigan Health System. The issue was identified and addressed due to an online comment system allowing for broad committee participation in ethics consultations.
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Ethics of Exception From Informed Consent in Emergency Research
Researchers do not always justify use of exception from informed consent, found a recent study.
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Religion, Sense of Calling Linked to Caring for Medically Underserved
A recent survey of third- and fourth-year medical students revealed that their intention to practice in underserved areas is influenced by factors such as growing up in underserved settings, previous work experience in religiously affiliated organizations, and a very strong sense of calling.
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Ethics of Informed Consent for Opioid Discontinuation
Patients addicted to opioids often find themselves with nowhere to turn when they try to discontinue the medication.
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New Data Support Family Participation in ICU Rounds
When family members of critically ill patients attend rounds in the ICU, enhancing communication and satisfaction may improve healthcare quality, a Canadian study suggests.