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March 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Physicians can be more confident in their approach to ethical challenges in patient care if they adopt a systematic approach to address the issues. The authors recognize that a problem which initially appears to be ethical in nature may be more rela ...
August 1, 2001 | Program Result
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement prepared a statement of ethical principles for health-care workers that bridges disciplinary boundaries and provides a point of reference for all parties - doctors, nurses, other caregivers, managers and payers.
February 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Altruism, a selfless concern for the welfare of others, determines whether dentists are willing to serve disadvantaged populations. This study examined demographic characteristics that influence altruism among dental students the authors evaluated the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Dental Pipeline Program.
December 5, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Americans gave nurses higher marks than any other profession in Gallup’s annual poll on honesty and ethical standards, released this week.
March 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Changes in laws regarding exemptions from state immunization requirements to affect public health risks of communicable diseases.
May 1, 2007 | Commentary
Exploring the Moral Obligation of Health Professionals to Respect Patients
August 1, 2004 | Program Result
The Institute of Medicine developed a framework for how education, training and research in schools of public health could be strengthened to meet the needs of future public health professionals as they enter careers to improve public health.
January 1, 2003 | Book
Although some claim that managed care in the United States is "dead," there are still many challenges and opportunities for positive change within the U.S. health care system. The goal of this book is to combine ethical analysis and real-world experience to provide practical lessons about managed care.
October 6, 2008 | Program Result
The Gold Humanism Honor Society honors senior medical students, residents, role-model physician teachers and others recognized for "demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service," as noted on its Web site.
July 1, 2004 | Program Result
Researchers at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education conducted a study to determine the types of professional values and ethics medical schools impart to their students.