Ethics

May Ethical Question In May, we discussed the possibility of acquiring a terminal disease and the end of a physician’s life. Let’s revisit: You…

“How are babies made?” That may be a question to give any parent of a five-year-old palpitations on the spot. However, after lectures about…

“Those who write and talk about the dream of global health equity can make people think, but can not make them care. It is…

March Question In March, we looked at the case of a terminal patient without an advanced directive. Here’s a reminder: On a breezy March…

It’s late in the afternoon, and you have one more patient to see before you end your shift. You gently knock on the door…

January Response Last month, we looked at the case of a young patient under the care of her mother, who declined the HPV vaccination…

The first time I heard about Terry Schiavo was during her last few days of life. Her case rocked medical, legal, religious, and political…

November Response Martin Albi is a 65-year-old man living with ALS. His disease is advanced; he uses a wheelchair for mobility and has difficulty…

The first thing that shocked me about the pediatric CVICU was how calm it was. Amid the bright decorations and soft beeping of machines,…

September Response You are a pediatrician who is discussing care with a first-time pregnant couple. You were referred the couple by an obstetrician to…