2012
Clinical ethics consultation in oncology.
Shuman A, Montas S, Barnosky A, Smith L, Kissane D, Fins J, McCabe M. Clinical ethics consultation in oncology. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 9121-9121. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.9121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical ethics consultationEthics consultationGoals of careCode statusEnd-of-life careOverall goals of careInvolvement of palliative careNCI-designated comprehensive cancer centerPalliative care consultationPalliative care involvementPatient's code statusSurrogate decision-makersEnd of lifeEnd-of-lifeComprehensive cancer centerSystem improvementSources of interpersonal conflictAdult oncology patientsMedical futilityCare consultationPalliative careAdvance directivesCare involvementEthicsChart abstraction
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
2003
Reflective Practice and Palliative Care Education
Fins J, Gentilesco B, Carver A, Lister P, Acres C, Payne R, Storey-Johnson C. Reflective Practice and Palliative Care Education. Academic Medicine 2003, 78: 307-312. PMID: 12634214, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-200303000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptom managementPatient carePalliative care educationContext of careEnd of lifeTwo-week clerkshipMethods of painParticipant observationPalliative careCare educationInfluence careReflective practiceCareMedical studentsPractice patternsClerkshipClinical ethicsHidden curriculumDimensions of practiceContextual factorsTherapeutic skillsHumanistic mannerShort-term evaluationHumanistic dimensionParticipants
2000
An Approach to Educating Residents about Palliative Care and Clinical Ethics
Fins J, Nilson E. An Approach to Educating Residents about Palliative Care and Clinical Ethics. Academic Medicine 2000, 75: 662-665. PMID: 10875514, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-200006000-00021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPalliative careEnd-of-lifeIntegration of palliative careEnd-of-life careGraduate medical education programsEffective palliative careEnd of lifeMedical education programsNew York Presbyterian HospitalSymptom managementWeill Medical College of Cornell UniversityClinical skillsAttitudinal barriersResidents' knowledgeMedical educationCarePractice patternsEducate residentsResident experienceEducational effortsEducation programsClinical ethicsEvolving area of studyReligious issuesResidents
1994
Encountering diversity: Medical ethics and pluralism
Fins J. Encountering diversity: Medical ethics and pluralism. Journal Of Religion And Health 1994, 33: 23-27. PMID: 11659797, DOI: 10.1007/bf02354496.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBioethical IssuesBioethicsCultural DiversityDecision MakingEthicsEthics, MedicalEuthanasia, PassiveFamilyFreedomHome Care ServicesHumansIntensive Care UnitsJewsJudaismLife Support CareNarrationPersonal AutonomyPhilosophyPhysician-Patient RelationsReligionSecularismSocial ValuesTerminally IllThird-Party ConsentUnited StatesVentilators, MechanicalWithholding Treatment