Brandon May

When deviating from published guidelines, physicians must ensure their recommendations are based on justified belief, not personal bias.

Research findings suggest the need for greater adherence to a standardized set of policies aimed at improving transparency among clinical trial funders.

There are substantial limitations to depending only on institutional investigations of scientific misconduct.

Approximately 5% of patients in the United States contribute to half of total health care spending.

Study investigators asked physicians whether they perceived specific clinical examples as an ethical dilemma.

Both clinicians and patients alike can sometimes make irrational treatment choices based on reward, risks, time, and potential trade-offs associated with therapy.

Economic disparities and shortages of healthcare professionals worldwide have been implicated as key contributors to inadequate global healthcare access, particularly among individuals living in rural, low-income areas.