ABSTRACT
This paper describes the development of an interdisciplinary, interinstitutional seminar in palliative care for South Dakota students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, chaplaincy, and social work. Student outcomes from six seminars conducted during 2001-2004 are reported, and recommendations for future educational efforts are outlined.
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Curriculum , Palliative Care , Patient Care Team , Students, Health Occupations , Terminal Care , House Calls , Humans , Program Development , Program Evaluation , Schools, Medical , South DakotaABSTRACT
As people seek alternative therapies, the responsibility of the primary caretaker grows. This article addresses why people seek alternative therapies and discusses the ethics and challenges of the physician.
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Complementary Therapies , Ethics, Medical , Beneficence , Humans , Male , Medicine, Traditional , Middle Aged , Patient Education as Topic , Patient Participation , Personal Autonomy , Physician-Patient Relations , Phytotherapy , Risk AssessmentABSTRACT
In recent years women's health concerns have received considerable attention. Both women and the medical establishment have recognized how biases of the past have affected clinical decision making and research affecting women's health. This article explores potential responses to these deficiencies. It suggests that training for health professionals that helps them become more attentive to patient's concerns and respectful of their autonomy will benefit all patients, regardless of gender. In addition, research that focuses upon women's health will benefit all of society.
