August 2017

Delays in Treatment: A Great Danger to Physicians and Patients Alike

A missed or late diagnosis has obvious repercussions for patients, but for the medical staff who fails to contact or explain a test result or treat a disease, consequences can also be dire. One article published by American Medical News states that “missed appointments and failures to follow up pose some of the greatest legal […]

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Ethical Obligations Associated with Cancer-Related Genetic Testing

Just a decade ago, genetic tests were expensive and uncommon; though they were exciting, and indicative of a promising future, they were not attainable for the average American. Now, however, a test for the BRCA1 mutation is available for as little as $250, and an individual’s entire genome can be sequenced for just $1,000.[1] Advancements

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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children: Short- and Long-Term Consequences and Best Treatment Options

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) account for 30% of all injury deaths in the United States, and survivors can face life-long effects.[1] While the last article posted on our blog focused on the causes and warning signs of traumatic brain injuries in children, we now turn to the effects of TBIs, both short-term and long-term. After

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