http://www.amednews.com/ Medical news from the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Copyright 2011 American Medical Association http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/images/rss.gif http://www.amednews.com/ 88 31 The news source for America's physicians http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/prsb0521.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/21/prsb0521.htmStung by the Vioxx fiasco and other missteps, pharmaceutical companies are partnering with editors to improve the reporting of industry-funded clinical trials.Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvsc0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvsc0514.htmA Texas law was set to defund 49 Planned Parenthood clinics, citing the state’s opposition to abortion.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/prsb0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/prsb0507.htmHospitalization, ICU admissions and feeding tubes are common. Nephrology guidelines call for advance planning and advise caution in elderly dialysis.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/prca0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/prca0507.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practiceMon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/edsa0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/edsa0507.htmConnected coverage ­— selected articles on trends, challenges and controversies in the changing world of medicine.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/prsc0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/prsc0430.htmSocial workers, chaplains and others will be trained to facilitate planning talks to avoid uncertainty about end-of-life care.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/gvsa1226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/gvsa1226.htmDrug companies and medical equipment manufacturers would be required to detail their financial relationships with physicians starting in 2013.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/prsa1219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/prsa1219.htmOffering scholarships in exchange for bone marrow cells extracted from blood has been ruled legal. The matter may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prl21212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/prl21212.htmPhysicians need to be prepared to respond when grateful patients offer presents.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/prca1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/prca1205.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practiceMon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/gvsa1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/gvsa1121.htmVoters rejected a constitutional change that would have provided legal rights to all fertilized eggs.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/prsb1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/prsb1114.htmHHS missed its deadline to formulate rules on reporting how much industry pays physicians. Lawmakers, the drug industry and consumer groups call for speedy implementation.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/prsa1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/prsa1114.htmWith patients' permission, relatives can play an active role in the exam room. But don't let them take over.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/prsb1107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/prsb1107.htmIllinois officials are handing them over to an anatomical gift association after two weeks to help cope with a cadaver shortage.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/prca1107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/prca1107.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practiceMon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/prca1024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/prca1024.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physiciansMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/prca1010.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/prca1010.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practiceMon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prsa0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prsa0919.htmCriminal cases involving faith healing raise questions about how best to respect patients' religion while providing the best care.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prl20919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/prl20919.htmEthical -- and often visceral -- objections to the surgery are fading in light of dramatic early successes that restored patient functioning.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prl20912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prl20912.htmCommercial support is down nearly a third since 2007. Revenues from physicians, medical schools, hospitals and other sources now pay for 51% of accredited CME.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prca0912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/prca0912.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practiceMon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/05/prsb0905.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/05/prsb0905.htmPhysicians and other investigators receiving federal grants will have to disclose any medical industry payments exceeding $5,000 starting next year.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/15/prsa0815.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/15/prsa0815.htmTo err is human. To tell the world about the cases when things went wrong requires courage.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/prca0808.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/prca0808.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practiceMon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/gvsd0808.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/gvsd0808.htmLawmakers vow to continue pushing legislation to end confusion about what constitutes legal research.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/prsa0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/prsa0801.htmState legislators, physician organizations and courts are taking steps to ensure that the experts provide ethical and appropriate testimony.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bisb0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bisb0801.htmThe BMA is the latest member of organized medicine to weigh in on the social media conduct of physicians.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/25/prca0725.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/25/prca0725.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/11/prl20711.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/11/prl20711.htmDoctors who tweet incognito like the freedom to vent their frustrations with medical practice. Critics argue anonymity opens the door to posting questionable content. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prso0704.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prso0704.htmIt's not always easy to turn down requests for unnecessary drugs or surgeries, delegates tell a CEJA forum. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsp0704.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsp0704.htmDelegates adopt policy outlining how to manage and limit conflicts of interest during the development stage. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsd0704.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/04/prsd0704.htmDelegates adopt policy on avoiding financial interests with industry and making adequate disclosures. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/27/prca0627.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/27/prca0627.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/20/gvsa0620.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/20/gvsa0620.htmIn South Dakota, a new law requires waiting periods and counseling before abortions. Indiana plans to defund the organization's clinics in July. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/20/prsa0620.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/20/prsa0620.htmHe made Americans more aware of end-of-life choices, but experts say his agenda took precedence over the best interests of his patients. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/prsd0610.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/prsd0610.htmThe unique proposal would give the state board the authority to punish doctors and others who take part in, or conceal evidence of, torture. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:00:00 CSTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/prca0606.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/prca0606.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/prsb0530.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/prsb0530.htmDespite perceptions, few physicians would eliminate commercial support of continuing medical education. Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/hll20530.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/hll20530.htmA report that some Florida ob-gyns are refusing to treat people more than 200 pounds raises the issue of physician acceptance of these patients. Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTHealth http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/23/prse0526.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/23/prse0526.htmThu, 26 May 2011 07:00:00 CSTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/23/prsd0525.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/23/prsd0525.htmPhysicians many times don't inform family members that other interventions, such as hand-feeding, may improve quality of life. Wed, 25 May 2011 07:00:00 CSTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/09/prsc0513.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/09/prsc0513.htmMedical professionals treating them did not follow up on evidence of torture, a case review says. Fri, 13 May 2011 07:00:00 CSTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/09/prca0509.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/09/prca0509.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice. Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/prsa0502.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/prsa0502.htm The ACP asks the federal government to develop a policy to ensure health care access while balancing the need to regulate immigration. Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/prca0418.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/prca0418.htmEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/prsa0418.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/prsa0418.htm How students relate to the cadavers they dissect has changed. Some say teaching empathy begins in the anatomy lab. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/11/prsa0411.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/11/prsa0411.htm A study finds committees controlled by experts with conflicts of interest such as owning stock in companies that could be affected by their recommendations. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/gvsc0404.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/gvsc0404.htm High-prescribing physicians were compensated with expensive gifts by Bristol-Myers, the suit alleges, but the drugmaker says the allegations have no merit. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/prca0404.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/prca0404.htmIn the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/28/prsb0328.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/28/prsb0328.htm More than 600 patients have died after ingesting lethal medication as a result of aid-in-dying laws since 1998. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/28/prsc0328.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/28/prsc0328.htm UNOS is considering an allocation change designed to get more life-years from available kidneys. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession