On Thursday, November 6th, I will present "Informed Disclosure for CPR: Utilizing Modified Prompted Choice to Ensure Patient Self-Determination," at the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys’ (IAHA) 43rd Annual Health Law Symposium.

Just finished binging The Pitt. I teach medical law and ethics and would love to create a class around this series. The writers and cast did an amazing job depicting the legal and ethical dilemmas health care providers are facing every day. They really do deserve our grace and respect.

Numerous studies find that people grossly overestimate the efficacy of CPR. TV is a primary source for this misunderstanding. Episodes 4 and 5 of Pulse do an excellent job portraying the effectiveness of CPR and the moral distress felt by clinicians. Netflix has my sincere appreciation!

I am thrilled to have been selected to present my WIP, "CPR for the Patient Self-Determination Act," at the Legal Scholars in Health Science (WEIRDOS) Workshop sponsored by the Georgia State University School of Public Health, @bulaw.bsky.social, and ASLME. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

I wish society was run using the veil of ignorance theory. People must choose principles of justice without knowing anything about themselves (age, gender, etc). The idea is to create a fair and impartial perspective on justice, where principles can't be tailored to favor personal circumstances.

Thanks @davidasimon.bsky.social for hosting such a well-organized and enriching event. It was an honor to engage with so many brilliant minds and share insights. @victorialitman.bsky.social @rickweinmeyer.bsky.social @scottschweikart.bsky.social @laurenroth.bsky.social @ellenfarwell.bsky.social

Read this article featuring PaRC Faculty member Dr. Gina Piscitello online for free!

We need to seriously consider reforming how we monitor physician competency in the U.S. georgialawreview.org/article/3473...

I am pleased to announce that my article, "Does Reframing Do-Not-Resuscitate to Beneficial Care Only Increase Acceptance of No-CPR Orders?" coauthored with Gina Piscitello, MD, is now available online for review and download until January 25, 2025. No sign-up, registration, or fees are required.

Photos from the flight to Louisville. The good side of commuting.

My husband, an ER doc, came across an unresponsive neighbor while walking the dog, yesterday. He was still warm but no heartbeat. He did CPR but to no avail. When the EMTs showed up they called it based on EKG analysis. It got me wondering why don't we have portable brain activity monitors?

Also: If you don't have money to buy my (or anyone's) books, and you live in the anglosphere, before you pirate them, try to get them from your local library instead. They have it or can get it, they pay for the books, and in many places writers get paid for their books being lent. Everyone wins!