Cervical cancer has become rare in high-income countries but is a leading cause of mortality among women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This inequity is due to economic, social, and cultural factors and should be seen as an epidemiological…
Although women are inextricably involved in the study of germline editing, their interests have not been significantly represented in debates about the evolution of genome editing technology. Discussions have taken place about effects of germline editing on women as parents…
Facial transplantation has gained increasing acceptance as a treatment option to improve quality of life (QoL) for persons suffering from severe facial disfigurement. Despite its growth, the field has yet to establish a consistent approach to assessing QoL in face…
Short-term experiences in global health (STEGHs) are common ways trainees engage in global health activities, which can be viewed by students as either altruistic or opportunistic. This article explores how STEGHs express the social contract medicine has with society, emphasizes…
This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast on how crisis intervention teams can motivate efficiency and equity in tactical responses to 911 calls and what community mental health…
This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast on how we should pursue diversity and inclusion as key educational and professional priorities in medicine. Featured guests are Lisa Simon,…
In this video edition of Ethics Talk, journal editor in chief, Dr Audiey Kao, talks with Dr Arthur Caplan about the development, production, and use of potential vaccines against the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2.
This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast on humor in health care. The podcast is an interview with The Second City’s Kelly Leonard and covers the relationship of…
In this activity, viewers will consider what challenges and opportunities arise around eliciting and honoring patients’ health care preferences during this COVID-19 pandemic, especially those around end-of-life care and advance care planning.
In this video edition of Ethics Talk, journal editor in chief, Dr Audiey Kao, talks with Dr Ibram Kendi about the impact of racist policies on historically-discriminated-against groups and what it means to be an antiracist.
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