Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Law: Considerations for Physicians

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marijuana law became effective May 24, 2013. The regulations cover the activities of physicians, patient … physician, physician co-worker or family member may have a financial relationship with a marijuana … dispensary Physician may not certify marijuana use for themselves Physicians may not delegate certification …

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The physician's role in end-of-life care

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and effective end-of-life care. Emergency physicians may play an increasing role in end-of-life care. More …

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Ethical decisions at the end of life

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how the principles of respect for persons and beneficence/non-maleficence may conflict in end-of-life … of one patient's life to abstract 'universal' ethical principles. Physicians may approach ethical … to continue or withdraw life-sustaining treatment, a key question may be, which fits better with the patient's …

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Conclusion

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cases, may look to principles. However, principle-based ethics alone may miss important obligations …

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Introduction

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, it has limitations 4. Reliance on principles alone may cause physicians to miss important additional …

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Decision-making Process and Discussions

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periodically and especially when the patient's health status deteriorates. Although patients may be reluctant … decision-making capacity, advance care planning is done with a surrogate decision-maker, which may be a health … the risks and benefits of the options presented to them. WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT A PATIENT MAY …

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