SPOTLIGHT -
Involuntary Medical Hold: The Next Step in Mental Health Parity?
The current system of extrajudicial medical holds does not protect the rights of those who lack capacity to care for themselves due a medical condition.
STAR*D: It’s Time to Atone and Retract
“Our patients, our field, and our integrity demand a better explanation of what happened in STAR*D than what has thus been provided.”
Sand Mandala and Reflections on Residency
Like residency, the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of Sand Mandalas requires teamwork to accomplish a common goal. The group effort by both Sand Mandalas and residents results in a transformative experience.
Shadows on a Wall: Phenomenology in an Acute Care Setting
We present the case of a patient for whom different attending providers had markedly different interpretations. As the case unfolds, we invite you to reflect on your diagnostic understanding of each presentation.