Pulse

Briefs

Revisiting the Nazi doctors’ trial, honor society celebrates centennial, end-of-life wishes, the public weighs in on medical ethics.

Contract Work

Some physicians are using opioid agreements to help ensure that their patients don’t misuse controlled substances.

Tough Calls

Hospital ethics committees help patients, family, and staff wrestle with tough medical decisions. But that’s only part of their job.

Dying Wishes

Bioethicist John Song talks about his work helping the homeless make decisions about end-of-life care.

End Notes

Waiting

A poem by Margaret A. Meyer

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Cover Story

Thanks, But No Thanks

By Howard Bell

Hospitals and clinics are saying no to gifts from drug and device makers.

Face to Face

The Contrarian

By Kim Kiser

Arthur Matas has riled ethicists and transplant surgeons by proposing that the United States
allow a regulated market for kidneys.

Perspective (not available online)

Guinea-Pigging

By Carl Elliot, M.D, Ph.D.

Pharmaceutical industry research is relying more and more on professional human subjects.

Commentary

The Problem with Autonomy

By Charles E. Gessert, M.D., M.P.H.

An overemphasis on patient autonomy results in patients feeling abandoned and physicians feeling frustrated.

Clinical and Health Affairs

Ethical Considerations in Pandemic Influenza Planning

By J. Eline Garrett, J.D., Dorothy E. Vawter, Ph.D., Angela W. Prehn, Ph.D., Debra A. DeBruin, Ph.D., and Karen G. Gervais, Ph.D.

 

Editor's Note

Playing by the Rules

 

MMA Viewpoint

The Imporance of Speaking Up

 

MMA News

Physicians Outraged by Budget-Balancing Plan
New Member Benefit
MMA Steps Up Opposition to Suspect Payment Reform
Board Calls for 600 New Psych Beds
Board Adopts Imaging Policy


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