-
“Medical students and doctors aren’t supposed to do invasive exams on surgery patients without permission. My research found it’s still happening. Here’s what should be done” – Dr. Phoebe Friesen is Director of the Medical Ethics and Health Law course at McGill’s medical school
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 23, 2026 Source:Medical students and doctors aren’t supposed to do invasive exams on surgery patients without permission. My research found it’s still happening. Here’s what should be done
-
House Calls, #1007, March 22, 2026: Keep your hands to yourself!
An opinion piece written by Dr. Phoebe Friesen, Director of the Medical Ethics and Health Law course at McGill’s medical school in this week’s Toronto Star discusses the unethical practice of medical students performing pelvic exams on anesthetized/unconscious surgical patients without explicit consent to do so. This is a practice that was banned by the…
-
These researchers say that parents should get babies’ consent to change their diapers. 🙄
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 20, 2025 Source:Parents should get babies’ consent to change their diapers: Researchers
-
Unless I am missing something, I have ethical concerns about the EpiDose study because people cannot give verbal or written consent to participate.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 11, 2024 Source:Adrenalin can save a heart but hurt the brain. Canadian research aims to find best dose for a potent drug Reference:EpiDOSE
-
Sunday House Call, #534, June 7, 2015: Levels of consent
Sunday House Call, #534, June 7, 2015: Levels of consent Topics today include:Consent issues, blood pressure medication dosage adjustments, opioid withdrawal and toxicity, diverticulitis, FODMAP investigation to reduce bloating and cramps.
-
Patients advised to keep track of medical care
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 19, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Patients advised to keep track of medical care