2014
Unilateral Pediatric “Do Not Attempt Resuscitation” Orders: The Pros, the Cons, and a Proposed Approach
Mercurio MR, Murray PD, Gross I. Unilateral Pediatric “Do Not Attempt Resuscitation” Orders: The Pros, the Cons, and a Proposed Approach. Pediatrics 2014, 133: s37-s43. PMID: 24488539, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-3608g.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Counselling variation among physicians regarding intestinal transplant for short bowel syndrome
Cummings CL, Diefenbach KA, Mercurio MR. Counselling variation among physicians regarding intestinal transplant for short bowel syndrome. Journal Of Medical Ethics 2013, 40: 665. PMID: 23966424, DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2012-101269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere short bowel syndromeIntestinal transplantShort bowel syndromeBowel syndromePediatric surgeonsTotal parenteral nutritionParenteral nutritionTreatment optionsPhysicians' beliefsPhysician subspecialtyTransplantAmerican AcademyRespondent centersSurvival dataManagement variesPhysiciansNeonatologistsMarked disparitySufficient long-term dataSyndromeInfantsLong-term dataSurgeonsWide variabilityNational sample
2012
Dyshormonia Iatrogenica: Crossroads Of Medicine, Malpractice Law, And Professional Ethics In Clinical Endocrinology
Goldberg PA, Varriale DJ, Mercurio MR. Dyshormonia Iatrogenica: Crossroads Of Medicine, Malpractice Law, And Professional Ethics In Clinical Endocrinology. Endocrine Practice 2012, 18: 731-736. PMID: 22446133, DOI: 10.4158/ep11384.ra.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProfessional ethicsMalpractice lawCrossroads of medicineMedical decision-making processEthical practiceEffective doctor-patient communicationPatients' rightsCompassionate physiciansGood physicianEthicsMedicolegal liabilityCommon conundrumInformed consentLawRightsDecision-making processThorough documentationClinical endocrinologyCases of patientsStandard of careLawyersPaternalismLiabilityVirtueDoctor-patient communication