I've discovered reading again.  Or maybe what I've done is made a conscious decision to set aside time to read.  Some books I've...

The ethics of modern medicine has always fascinated me, and Pediatric Oncology has provided me with more than my fair share of ethical issue...

I’ve written about difficult cases before, but this case is really eating at me. It touches on issues of patient autonomy and how much influ...

One of the cornerstones of medical ethics is the concept of patient autonomy. MedicineNet.com provides a succinct definition : “The right of...

Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Leigh Syndrome Myoneurogenic Gastrointestinal Encephalopathy What do these disorders have in common? The...

(Blogger’s Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this case, even more details than usual have been changed.) The patient was coming to me to ...

Before I went to the ASCO meeting , I read a fascinating interview conducted by Dr. Val. She interviewed Dr. Emil J. Freireich, the directo...

"Go get a tan. Your body will thank you… indoor tanning beds are a great way to get a healthy dose of vitamin D (and a tan, while you’r...