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Ethical Guidance for Autism Genomics Research
Autism genomics research raises some unique ethical concerns. The story will report on new ethics recommendations.
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Ethics Committees Are Adding Community Members
This article covers effective approaches regarding ethics committees adding community members to their ranks.
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Doctors Pressured to Participate in Grateful Patient Fundraising
Physicians are struggling with ethical responses if asked to participate in “grateful patient” fundraising for hospitals/health systems. This article discusses a new ACEP paper that addresses this ethically controversial practice.
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Family/Clinician Conflicts Are Top Reason for Pediatric Ethics Consults
Conflicts between family members and clinicians are the most common issue addressed during ethics consults, according to a group of researchers. This article discusses implications for clinicians and ethics consultants.
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Avoid Liability from Patient Elopement
Patient elopement is a major threat to patient safety, particularly with the most vulnerable patients. Any resulting injury or death could bring liability to the healthcare facility. The risk requires careful adherence to proper policies and procedures, along with the use of some physical precautions that can reduce the risk of elopement.
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Three Common Missteps to Avoid with Med Mal Cases
Medical malpractice allegations can set off a cascade of obligations and possible pitfalls, and it can seem like there is too much to handle all at once. Paying attention to three potential missteps can ease some of the burden.
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EMTALA Still Poses Challenges After All These Years
EMTALA has encouraged the safe care of emergent patients since 1986, yet it still poses significant compliance challenges and hospitals are cited for violations. Understanding the potential pitfalls and best practices can help healthcare organizations avoid serious consequences.
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Hospitals Work to Prevent Patient Violence
A series of violent attacks on personnel has prompted hospitals in San Diego to create a task force to address this serious problem familiar to hospital leaders across the country. The task force works with local law enforcement to develop tactics to keep healthcare workers safe.
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AHA Lists Top Drivers of Suicide Risk in Healthcare Workers
For employee health professionals looking for more resources and tactics to prevent suicide in healthcare workers, the American Hospital Association has posted a free, downloadable report that identifies three driving factors in self-harm ideation.
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Is There a Doctor in the House?
With high levels of physician burnout, demographic changes, and increasing demand for Medicare by an aging nation, the shortage of physicians may reach more than 100,000 in the next decade, the American Medical Association reported.