Ethics

Parenteral ketamine is commonly used to manage agitation that is deemed severe and obstructive to necessary medical evaluation and treatment. But what does this suggest about the relationship between medicine and society?

Psychiatric Times featured a wide variety of psychiatric issues and current events throughout February.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the Psychiatric Times February 2022 issue.

The conversation on the Goldwater Rule is taking place now. Don't miss out on the latest in the debate.

Compromise on the Goldwater Rule may be the only way forward.

All rules have exceptions… is this true of the Goldwater Rule?

This doctor believes the Goldwater Rule discourages psychiatrists from expressing themselves.

Does anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?

The current restrictions of the Goldwater Rule are there for a reason.

Exploring cognitive biases toward the DSM and their avoidable effects on treatment decisions.

“A physician shall recognize a reasonability to participate in activities contributing to the improvement of the community and the betterment of public health.”

Public advocacy represents one mode of imparting psychiatric knowledge.

Improving society and bettering public health: This is psychiatry’s mission.

The debate on the Goldwater Rule continues...

Physician-assisted suicide: the debate continues.

One doctor encourages you to reflect on your Hippocratic roots when considering physician-assisted suicide.

One doctor believes there are patients who will legitimately choose medical aid in dying—we just have to acknowledge them.

Rationing of crucial materials during the pandemic, like masks and vaccines, has become a matter of life and death.

If a patient gives consent to be killed, is a physician ethically justified in acceding to the request?

In the face of opposition from doctors, clinics, and courts, Victor Escobar became the first Colombian to die via euthanasia on Friday January 7, 2022.

How can we better define, clarify, and expand the Goldwater Rule for ethical and effective use in today's society?

Adverse effects of solitary confinement and other restrictive housing practices include higher risks of suicide among youth.

Should terminally ill therapists err on the side of self-disclosure or silence?

Has this slogan crowded out the importance of life with dignity?

In this new series, you will find reflections on psychiatry and society as seen in—and inspired by—current events.

Proponents of medical aid in dying often accuse their opponents of lacking compassion. But what does that word really mean?

For the first time since 2015, Scottish Parliament is considering legislation on medical aid in dying.

What are your thoughts on medical aid in dying?

Climate change is a devastating existential threat that can exaggerate preexisting inequities and health/mental health problems. As mental health professionals committed to understanding deep emotional wounds and addressing complexities of relationships, psychiatrists have the tools to assist in bridging the current gaps.