Medical Ethics

Recent Articles

What to say to a parent who requests genetic testing

Aug 17, 2018

When it comes to genetic testing in children, a physician’s best advice is to avoid rushing into something that will not benefit the kids’ interests.

Untangling the medical ethics of prescribing opioids

Aug 10, 2018

Patient-centered decision-making can help physicians resolve ethical issues in pain management that arise when prescribing opioids or treating substance-use disorder.

End-of-life care: What’s the physician role in healthy dying?

Aug 09, 2018

Advanced-care planning, organ donation after circulatory death and the medicalization of death are just a few of the salient ethical issues in end-of-life care. Find out more.

3 big ethical issues medical school doesn’t prepare you for

Aug 02, 2018

Find out more about three major ethical issues in health care on which new physicians believe they should have received more guidance.

Medical ethics and end of life: What every patient should know

Jul 27, 2018

End-of-life care ethical issues have long challenged patients, families and physicians. Learn how to plan with your patients before crisis hits.