Doctors should not try to ban boxing - but boxing's own ethics suggests reform

Article Abstract:

Boxing as a sport has been controversial because of the physical harm it can do to players. The sport has its advocates who cite the precautions against fatal injury such as prohibition against punches to the genitalia. To opponents who want the sport to be considered criminal and illegal, these precautions are not enough as punches to the brain, which are allowed, are more dangerous. A compromise solution to the controversy could come in the form of refining the sport so as to eliminate the savagery that goes with it in the same manner that fencing is an enjoyable and civilized replacement to swordfighting.

Health aspects, Sports, Boxing

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Covert surveillance by doctors for life-threatening Munchausen's syndrome by proxy

Article Abstract:

The subject of doctors keeping secret video surveillance over suspected Munchausen's syndrome by proxy patients has brought up important questions regarding the morality of such acts. Donald Evans opines in his paper that if the act is to be considered research it must have the assent of the Research Ethics Committees. A wider public debate has been demanded on the subject to assure people that such a surveillance is done only in the absence of any other alternative because covert surveillance violates the parents' privacy even if it does serve the valuable purpose of diagnosing and preventing child abuse.

Usage, Diagnosis, Physicians, Medical professions, Electronic surveillance, Munchausen-by-proxy syndrome, Munchausen syndrome by proxy

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Clinical ethics committees - pros and cons

Article Abstract:

The establishment of clinical ethics committees (CECs) would guarantee the implementation of ethical guidelines and, hence, facilitate its practice among hospital staff. CECs also reduce the incidence of lawsuits by helping to diffuse conflicts among staff members and between physicians and patients. Critics, however, argue that CECs would diminish the autonomy of doctors and restrict the patient's freedom of choice.

Evaluation, Health care industry, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Ethics committees

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