ethical issues

Trends & Times

Debate: Should Medical Researchers Be Required To Disclose Personal Biases?

Medical journals have long required research study authors to reveal their financial interests, if any, in the subject of their research, as well as any…
Sound Medicine Radio Hour

Sound Medicine: July 13, 2014

The 'Sound Medicine' program for July 13 includesEthics: medical professionals assisting with lethal injections Inmate health care—changed by the ACA, how…
Trends & Times

Doctors Face Ethical Issues In Benching Kids With Concussions

Nancy Shute

There's plenty of evidence that playing with a concussion increases the risk of long-term problems. But athletes, coaches and parents can be reluctant to call a halt. Then how can doctors do no harm?

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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