The odyssey of psychiatric advance directives
In Homer’s The Odyssey, Ulysses presumably asked his men to bind him to the mast of his ship and refuse
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Big, bad medical bills: Time for a legal fix?
In a classic 1924 Ry Cooder song, marriage is described as sufficient to transform one ‘Big Bad Bill’ into a
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2018: A year in review in health policy
The holiday season is filled with both nostalgia and foresight – we look back at the year that was and
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Volunteerism in the internet age
I recently found myself googling, “how to be a good mentor” as I prepared to visit the Baylor College of
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Another sibling at 65? DNA testing is redefining the modern family
I remember the day well. It was a Sunday afternoon several months ago when I received this text from my
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Four medical ethics lessons from ASBH 2018
Editor’s note: Fourth-year medical students Suchi Agrawal and Kristen Mathias reflect on their experiences at the annual American Society for
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How important is BMI? A revelation about weight and health
Body mass index: BMI. A number on the scale, a line in the chart. What does it matter? And why
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The unsung service that veterans provide: Disability advocacy
Celebrations this Veterans Day weekend commemorate those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. In addition to thanking veterans
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The perils of partnering for profit
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the following blog post are the author’s own and do not reflect the views
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Why do people see ghosts?
Ruling out psychosis, or the existence of actual ghosts, how do we explain ghostly sightings? I saw one just after
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