A manual for the instruction of Medical Residents on the subject of Medical Ethics

Presents results of a study conducted with adolescents and their perceptions of the use of alcohol by others

This article discusses current driving cessation laws nationwide and their possible psychological impact on elderly drivers from a public health perspective

This article discusses the barriers to access hospice services by Hispanics and African Americans. Analyzes current policies and social, economic and cultural factors influencing those barriers.

As modern medicine discovers more ways of prolonging life, Americans are indeed living longer, but there is a high price for longevity. In the United States, 41% of people die in hospitals and perhaps as ...

Presentation of results of a study finding links between mammogram comparison ad the rates of failure in breast cancer diagnosis.

Background: In the United States, there are on average, 200,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed each year. Research studies conducted by the National Cancer Institute have estimated that one out of every eight women in ...

With the aging of the US population, ethical issues associated with access and quality of end -of- life care become a priority as individuals, providers and systems struggle to address the need for a compassionate, ...