Does gallows humor among physicians encourage accusations of murder and euthanasia?
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
In a recent survey of palliative care medicine practitioners, nearly three quarters of the sample reported having been "humorously" accused of promoting death; For example, being called "Dr. Death." The survey found that a third of investigations into accusations of murder or euthanasia against physicians are instigated by fellow members of the health care team.