2023
Health as a Human Right: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians.
DeCamp M, Snyder Sulmasy L, Opole I, Callister T, Bornstein S, Bruera E, Carney J, Collamer A, Esbensen K, Fins J, Fuson O, Holbrook A, Jung D, Mire R, Prager K, Wallace E. Health as a Human Right: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2023, 176: 1516-1519. PMID: 37903364, DOI: 10.7326/m23-1900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican College of PhysiciansHuman rightsEthical obligationHealth careCollege of PhysiciansMatter of rightAmerican CollegeRelationship of healthNature of healthPatient-physician relationshipIntrinsic dignityPromote equitable accessHealth systemRightsIndividual physiciansObligationsCareEquitable accessHealthPhysiciansUnited StatesSocietyDignityAmericanPosition paperStandards and Ethics Issues in the Determination of Death: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians.
DeCamp M, Prager K, Opole I, Deep N, Callister T, Abraham G, Bornstein S, Bruera E, Burnett J, Carney J, Collamer A, Cooney T, Esbensen K, Fins J, Fuson O, Harp T, Holbrook A, Huddle T, Jung D, Levine M, Mire R, Prager K, Wallace E. Standards and Ethics Issues in the Determination of Death: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2023, 176: 1245-1250. PMID: 37665984, DOI: 10.7326/m23-1361.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDetermination of deathUniform Determination of Death ActDead donor ruleEthical significanceAmerican College of Physicians position paperEthical issuesPatient-physician relationshipUniform DeterminationAmerican College of PhysiciansAmerican CollegeCollege of PhysiciansBiological conceptsHealth professionalsEducational effortsSocial implicationsPosition paperMedical testsPatient deathProfessionPhysiciansHonestyIndividual patientsCommitmentAmericanControversiesPhysician attitudes about disorders of consciousness: Good facts make for good ethics
Fins J. Physician attitudes about disorders of consciousness: Good facts make for good ethics. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 2023, 65: 1549-1550. PMID: 37058590, PMCID: PMC10576007, DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15619.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Ethical Considerations in Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing in Internal Medicine Practice: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians.
Lehmann L, Snyder Sulmasy L, Burke W, Opole I, Deep N, Abraham G, Burnett J, Callister T, Carney J, Cooney T, Esbensen K, Fins J, Harp T, Holbrook A, Huddle T, Levine M, Prager K. Ethical Considerations in Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing in Internal Medicine Practice: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2022, 175: 1322-1323. PMID: 35878403, DOI: 10.7326/m22-0743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic testingAmerican College of Physicians position paperAmerican College of PhysiciansAmerican CollegeImprove health outcomesHealth care professionalsInternal medicine practiceHealth care systemCollege of PhysiciansCare professionalsHealth outcomesIntegration of precision medicineCare systemPrecision medicineClinical carePracticing physiciansMedicine practiceResidency programsPosition paperClinical settingPhysiciansHealthEthical decisionsProfessional schoolsEthical considerations
2020
Two Patients: Professional Formation before “Narrative Medicine”
Fins J. Two Patients: Professional Formation before “Narrative Medicine”. Cambridge Quarterly Of Healthcare Ethics 2020, 29: 642-650. PMID: 33135617, DOI: 10.1017/s0963180120000389.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Family Portrait
Fins J. Family Portrait. Narrative Inquiry In Bioethics 2018, 8: 4-6. PMID: 29657165, DOI: 10.1353/nib.2018.0002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
In Memoriam: Dr. Edmund Pellegrino's Legacy: Secure in the Annals of Medicine
Fins J. In Memoriam: Dr. Edmund Pellegrino's Legacy: Secure in the Annals of Medicine. Kennedy Institute Of Ethics Journal 2014, 24: 97-104. PMID: 25109089, DOI: 10.1353/ken.2014.0014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnesthesiologists’ familiarity with the ASA and ACS guidelines on Advance Directives in the perioperative setting
Nurok M, Green D, Chisholm M, Fins J, Liguori G. Anesthesiologists’ familiarity with the ASA and ACS guidelines on Advance Directives in the perioperative setting. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2014, 26: 174-176. PMID: 24793713, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2013.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican College of Surgeons guidelinesAmerican College of SurgeonsAdvance directivesPerioperative settingConsequences of poor adherenceGuideline implementationCollege of SurgeonsPatient careNational guidelinesPoor adherenceAmerican CollegeInvestigate best practicesSociety guidelinesStudy objectiveAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists (ASANational society guidelinesBest practicesGuidelinesAmericanFamiliarityAnesthesiologistsAmerican SocietyCareSetsAdherence
2009
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator deactivation at the end of life: A physician survey
Kelley A, Reid M, Miller D, Fins J, Lachs M. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator deactivation at the end of life: A physician survey. American Heart Journal 2009, 157: 702-708.e1. PMID: 19332199, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2008.12.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd of lifeDeactivation discussionsICD deactivationImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator deactivationLikert-scaled itemsAdvance directivesLogistic regression analysisGeneral internistsPhysician surveyExpert guidancePredictors of willingnessOlder adultsSubstantial distressICD managementMail surveyPhysiciansICD shocksSurvey's backgroundRegression analysisSpecialtyICD useImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICDVignettesICDCardioverter-defibrillator (ICD
2008
“Humanities are the Hormones:” Osler, Penfield and “Neuroethics” Revisited
Fins J. “Humanities are the Hormones:” Osler, Penfield and “Neuroethics” Revisited. The American Journal Of Bioethics 2008, 8: w5-w8. PMID: 18236326, DOI: 10.1080/15265160801891227.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Everyday Disasters
Fins J. Everyday Disasters. Cambridge Quarterly Of Healthcare Ethics 2005, 14: 207-213. PMID: 15887813, DOI: 10.1017/s0963180105050267.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Investigators, industry, and the heuristic device: Ethics, patent law, and clinical innovation
Fins J, Schachter M. Investigators, industry, and the heuristic device: Ethics, patent law, and clinical innovation. Accountability In Research 2001, 8: 219-233. PMID: 12481768, DOI: 10.1080/08989620108573975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiomedical ResearchBrainClinical Trials as TopicConflict of InterestDisclosureElectric Stimulation TherapyElectrodes, ImplantedEntrepreneurshipEthical ReviewEthics, MedicalHumansIndustryInformed ConsentInterprofessional RelationsPatents as TopicPhysiciansResearch PersonnelResearch Support as TopicSurgical EquipmentSurgical Procedures, OperativeUnited States
1999
Legalized Physician-Assisted Suicide in Oregon
Fins J, Bancroft E. Legalized Physician-Assisted Suicide in Oregon. New England Journal Of Medicine 1999, 341: 212-213. PMID: 10409046, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199907153410318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommentary: From Contract to Covenant in Advance Care Planning
Fins J. Commentary: From Contract to Covenant in Advance Care Planning. The Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 1999, 27: 46-51. PMID: 11657142, DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-720x.1999.tb01435.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvance Care PlanningAdvance Directive AdherenceAdvance DirectivesContractsDecision MakingDementiaEthics CommitteesEthics Committees, ClinicalEuthanasia, PassiveFamilyFamily RelationsFreedomFriendsHumansInterpersonal RelationsLife Support CareLiving WillsLoveMarriageMoral ObligationsNutritional SupportPatientsPersonal AutonomyPhysiciansResuscitationResuscitation OrdersRiskRisk AssessmentSocial ResponsibilityTerminal CareThird-Party ConsentTreatment RefusalTrustWithholding Treatment
1997
Clinical pragmatism: a method of moral problem solving.
Fins J, Bacchetta M, Miller F. Clinical pragmatism: a method of moral problem solving. Kennedy Institute Of Ethics Journal 1997, 7: 129-45. PMID: 11654986, DOI: 10.1353/ken.1997.0013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCatholicismChronic DiseaseClergyCommunicationConsensusDecision MakingDementiaDiagnosisEmotionsEthical AnalysisEthical TheoryEthicsEthics, ClinicalEthics, MedicalEuthanasia, PassiveFamilyHumansLife Support CareMarriageMental CompetencyMethodsPatient CarePatient Care PlanningPhilosophyPhysiciansPrinciple-Based EthicsProfessional-Family RelationsResuscitation OrdersSocial ValuesSpousesWhat medicine and the law should do for the physician-assisted suicide debate.
Fins J. What medicine and the law should do for the physician-assisted suicide debate. CCAR Journal 1997, 44: 46-53. PMID: 15712422.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
The rationing of health care: A doctor's dilemma
Fins J. The rationing of health care: A doctor's dilemma. Journal Of Religion And Health 1993, 32: 9-20. PMID: 11651545, DOI: 10.1007/bf00995812.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomedical TechnologyConflict of InterestDecision MakingDelivery of Health CareDiagnosisEconomicsFees and ChargesFinancial SupportHealth Care RationingHospitalsHumansLiability, LegalMoral ObligationsOregonPatient AdmissionPatient AdvocacyPatient DischargePatientsPhysician-Patient RelationsPhysician's RolePhysiciansPovertyQuality of Health CareReligionResource AllocationSocial JusticeSocial ResponsibilitySocial WelfareTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalUnited StatesConceptsRationing of health careHealth careEthical traditionsReligious communitiesDilemmas physiciansEthical issuesCollaboration of doctorsLevel of medical careMedical careNew York Hospital-Cornell Medical CenterRationalityCareMedical CenterDoctorsTraditionComplicated issuesIssuesPhysiciansSymposium
1992
The Hidden Costs of Market‐Based Health Care Reform
Fins J. The Hidden Costs of Market‐Based Health Care Reform. The Hastings Center Report 1992, 22: 6-6. PMID: 1612889, DOI: 10.2307/3563290.Peer-Reviewed Original Research