Reasons for Cancer Clinical Trial Withdrawal Often Not Understood
A structured interview study sought to understand patient experiences after being withdrawn from a cancer clinical trial.
Medical Ethics
Improving Patient Safety by Promoting a ‘Just Culture’
Health care professionals should know they are accountable for their actions but also feel comfortable that they will not be blamed for systems errors that are beyond their control.
JAMA Journals Editor-in-Chief Steps Down After Deputy’s Racism Comments
AMA investigating how podcast and tweet, which contained controversial statements, were developed, reviewed, and published
Strategies for Managing Uncertainty in Patient Care
For many health care professionals, successfully managing uncertainty means recognizing that surety is complicated and illusory and knowledge is iterative and provisional rather than definitive.
Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Against Surgeons Are Prevalent
Sexist and racial/ethnic microaggressions against female and minority surgeons and anesthesiologists are prevalent and linked to burnout.
Poll: Despite Pandemic’s Toll, Many Older Adults Do Not Have Living Wills
Only 7% of respondents said COVID-19 had motivated them to have a conversation with loved ones about their wishes if they became severely ill
But Is it Fair? Bioethics, COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, and Advocacy
We speak with Mildred Solomon, EdD, President of the Hastings Center and Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, where she directs the school’s Fellowship in Bioethics, about the COVID-19 pandemic, health equity, and vaccine distribution.
Cultural Humility: A Way to Reduce Health Disparities in the BIPOC Community
This approach to communication is explained, along with strategies for practicing the approach when treating patients from these communities.
Moral Judgments and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Whatever strategy you employ to encourage vaccinations, it is important to be respectful and empathize with your patient’s concerns and perspectives.
Many Adults Do Not See Link Between Racism, Poorer Health
Findings revealed in national survey of US adults with family incomes of less than $125,000
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