Let's Talk Ethics

Author

Dr. Katie Beaudoin
December 12, 2023

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In Today’s Edition:

  • Medical ethics - not just for physicians

  • Unmasking big pharma: questioning price gouging, fast-track approvals, and scare tactics

  • Hobbies to die for

  • HCA using tech to improve equity

  • Speaking of hobbies to die for…can you spot a pulmonary embolism?

Medical ethics - not just for physicians

We found this article enlightening as we could all use more insight into handling ethical issues in medicine. How can we ensure the addition of more ethics education in an already rigorous curriculum or work week? Urging educators and administrators to put on those thinking caps! 🎩

The top 10 ethical issues medical students should be taught

⚙️ The More You Know

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Unmasking big pharma: questioning price gouging, fast-track approvals, and scare tactics💡

Big Pharma's soaring drug prices, swift FDA approvals, and fear-based marketing are raising concerns. It's time to demand transparency, question the rush for approvals, and challenge manipulative tactics. Let's prioritize an ethical and accessible healthcare system that puts patients first.

Drug prices and fast approvals can harm patients

Hobbies to die for

In a swiftly advancing world dominated by technology, where gaming, virtual reality (VR) integration, and remote work are becoming ubiquitous, this article sheds light on the hazards associated with sedentary pastimes and lifestyles. Is it time for a more vigilant screening approach for individuals engaged in gaming or remote employment?

The hidden danger of prolonged gaming

My sister texted about my healthy nephew Justin, who, after hours of gaming, experienced severe chest pain…

HCA using tech to improve equity


Known as a large for-profit organization, we are impressed with the strategy HCA has initiated to improve screening equity in non-white patients (who are undoubtedly at risk for worse outcomes). HCA's pilot initiative employs technology to analyze data and pinpoint potential high-risk candidates for lung cancer screenings. Care coordinators then conduct follow-ups to assess whether identified patients meet the screening criteria. We will be watching for the outcome data since the use of AI to improve healthcare equity seems promising! 🙌🏼

How HCA is moving the needle in lung cancer care equity

💡Inspiration for Aspirations

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Diagnosing a patient is like deciphering a complex puzzle; it requires a blend of keen observation, thoughtful analysis, and a compassionate understanding of the individual behind the symptoms.

🧪Clinical Conundrums: Because We Love a Challenge!

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Speaking of hobbies to die for…can you spot a pulmonary embolism (PE)?

Are you up to speed on the risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment for patients with a PE? They continue to be missed at an alarming rate. Symptoms can range from patients presenting with mild chest pain or mild tachycardia to cardiac arrest. Pro-tip: If you don’t think about it, you cannot diagnose it… keep it in the differential! (Patients can also have two problems). We found this podcast from The General Broadcast helpful (along with reference links), check it out!

Pulmonary Embolism — General BroadCAST

Pulmonary Embolism is a common emergency presentation to paramedics and emergency medicine clinicians. We discuss why PEs cause right ventricular strain, the types of PE from massive, to submassive and subsegmental, how to work up and diagnose pulmonary embolism, how do D-Dimers work?

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