The moral compass of medicine: Exploring ethical dilemmas
04/25/24 at 03:00 AM
The moral compass of medicine: Exploring ethical dilemmas
Medscape; by Lambeth Hochwald; 4/23/24
While the ethical conflicts discussed in medical school once focused primarily on patient privacy, end-of-life issues, and conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical companies, today, the list of ethical dilemmas facing physicians has risen to include everything from gender care and vaccine issues to weight loss drug access and abortion regulations in some states. ... So, what happens when a physician’s expertise clashes with local, state, or national politics?