Several studies have found disparities in the outcome of medical procedures across different hospitals -- better outcomes have been associated with higher procedure volume. An Institute of Medicine ...

Obtaining valid consent is a fundamental part of providing quality care and a key ethical and legal requirement in medicine. Issues around consent can, however, trip up even the most experienced ...

Connecticut has taken temporary custody over a teenager in order to force her into chemotherapy treatment. She and her mother have requested from the courts that she be able to determine if she ...

Typically when it comes to mental health treatment for adolescents, it is the parents who motivate and push their children to attend an evaluation or treatment session. The teens themselves may be ...