Doctor have a duty to act with the utmost loyalty and good faith when dealing with their patients, and must never allow their personal interests to conflict with their professional duty. This duty is called a “fiduciary duty.” In this article Andrea Donaldson reviews a number of infamous lawsuits in which physicians breached this duty,
Archives for October 2019
Vaginal birth vs. Caesarean section
Does method of delivery impact babies’ health? According to a recent UK study – the largest study in the field to date – babies born by caesarean section have dramatically different gut bacteria compared to those born vaginally. For the past decade, scientists have been fascinated by the influence of the bacteria in our gut
Do Women Have a Right to Caesarean Section?
The issue of patients’ rights with respect to their medical decisions is always an important consideration, but one that does not often get a lot of attention. Our society, as a whole, has a great respect for the medical profession. Part of that respect is a recognition that physicians have more extensive and much deeper