Human clinical trials are the final stage of research for any new medical treatment. Medical breakthroughs rely on willing participation from people who agree to be part of the studies. Joining a ...

The use of AI at the doctor's office raises urgent questions about risk, equity, and informed consent for Black patients. Here's what you deserve to know.

The website for the group Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) reads like an apolitical, educational resource that provides information on vaccines and why they shouldn't be government-mandated. Its ...

Not that long ago, I was discussing with a group of physicians why I support the use of scribes in the medical office. It decreases the documentation burden on physicians. Scribes, in person or ...

How far doctors should go in obtaining their patients’ informed consent for medical treatment has been a hot topic since the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) imposed a S$100,000 fine on an orthopaedic ...

Fostering global data sharing that allows collaborative work on scarce and disparate resources is essential for research into rare diseases (RDs). 1 The challenges posed by new sequencing technologies ...

Gender reassignment: Puberty blocker ruling 'protects vulnerable teens' Children under 16 with gender dysphoria are unlikely to be able to give informed consent to undergo treatment with ...