Policy & Ethics

The Forced Swim Test

Note: These are intermediate findings, and final decisions are yet to come. For the moment, things bode well for the defense.  “Meso” [sic] is not a Japanese Soup

I confirmed that drug shortages are indeed a serious issue. A University of Utah study found that there are shortages of more than 300 essential drugs, including pain relievers, cancer medications, anesthetics, and even basic IV solutions.

Scientific American (SciAm) set social media on fire this week by endorsing Kam

Generally, euthanasia (the active but painless killing of another human to end their suffering) and assisted suicide are forbidden. But in some places, both practices are legal. ACSH’s Dr.

The concept of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been in the ascendancy for nearly a decade.

Our discussion centered on the complexities of using race in medical diagnostics and treatment algorithms.

If you are wondering about the warning silence of the primary care “canary” in our healthcare systems, you need to look no further than this news reported by

In July, the US Supreme Court addressed the issue, sort of, in Murthy v. Missouri.