US psychiatrists accused of unethical treatment of prisoners
Human rights group criticises US government about Bradley ManningA doctors’ human rights organisation has criticised US military psychiatrists, saying that they are not fulfilling their...
Nuclear apocalypse upstages Japan’s real dilemma: comment
The real danger is psychological trauma, says BMJ contributorAlthough the death toll from the recent tsunami may rise to 20,000, Japanese seem to be more...
New suicide kits for sale
29-year-old Oregon man kills himself using new “helium hood”Some Oregon legislators want a law to ban the sale of helium hoods, a new device produced...
Canadian baby at heart of ethics debate goes to US for surgery
Canadian doctors wouldn’t treat him A tear-jerking futile care case has been fought in Canada with the help of American firepower. One-year-old Joseph Maraachli, the child...