Search results for "Ethics"
New module addresses recognizing, responding to human trafficking in a clinical setting
ACP members may claim free CME/MOC, which applies to special state-based requirements for Human Trafficking CME and for Ethics and Professional Responsibility CME.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/26/5.htm
26 Feb 2019
ACP celebrates excellence in internal medicine
In lieu of the Convocation ceremony scheduled to be held at ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2020, a digital Convocation Program is available to help honor this year's award recipients, as well as those elected to Fellowship and Mastership who had planned to participate.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/6.htm
11 Aug 2020
Refusal of treatment can present some tricky ethical dilemmas
This issue includes stories on informed refusal and on managing psoriasis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2014
The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU
A Harvard expert moderates a new column on ethical case studies and suggests some practical strategies for handling and preventing conflicts. Case study: The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/ethics.htm
1 Feb 2008
‘Preventive ethics' come into play when a DNR is confusing
A case study examines how a hospitalist handled confusing and conflicting demands placed by a do-not-resuscitate order.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/three.htm
1 Apr 2008
Son's plea to prolong life at any cost sparks ethical quandary
Physicians aren't obligated to provide end-of-life care that is ineffective or harmful, by Lachlan Forrow, FACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/ethics.htm
1 Sep 2008
In-office research can trip up even the most ethical doctors
Brian J. McMahon, MACP, took pride in adhering to the highest ethical standards during a sponsored practice-based research study on a hepatitis vaccine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/research.htm
1 Jan 2008
New ACP toolkit offers resources on delivering patient-centered end-of-life care
The toolkit is exclusive to ACP members and requires a login for access.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/18/5.htm
18 Jun 2019
Medical professionalism faces new challenges, opportunities
Ten years later, a physician charter challenges doctors to accept commitments to professional competence, improved quality and access to care, and professionalism in conduct.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2012
Behind the scenes at ACP, policy can improve patient care
By carefully crafting evidence-based policies, ACP can influence regulatory agencies and advocate for better patient care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2016