Identification of Behavioral, Clinical, and Psychological Antecedents of Acute Stimulant Poisoning: Development and Implementation of a Mixed Methods Psychological Autopsy Study by Marley Antolin Muñiz, Vanessa M McMahan, Xochitl Luna Marti, Sarah Brennan, Sophia Tavasieff, Luke N Rodda, James Knoll, Phillip O Coffin

“…ConclusionsIn developing and implementing PA research on fatal stimulant poisoning, we noted the importance of recruitment language regarding cause of death and condolences with collateral informants. Compassion and respect were critical to facilitate the interview process and maintain an ethical framework. …”
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Parents'/caregivers' fears and concerns about their child's epilepsy: A scoping review. by Bernie Carter, Georgia Cook, Lucy Bray, Amber Collingwood, Holly Saron, Alison Rouncefield-Swales

“…The discussion is framed within the compassion-focused therapy model as a basis for generating new thinking about the impact of these fears and concerns and the need for a new agenda for clinical consultations in childhood epilepsy.…”
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Efficacy of the internet-based intervention “Cultivating our resilience” (CORE) for improving resilience and coping strategies in university students: A randomized controlled trial... by Rocio Herrero, Marvin Franke, Dennis Görlich, Azucena Garcia-Palacios, Rosa Baños, Corinna Jacobi, Thomas Berger, Michael P. Schaub, Tobias Krieger, David D. Ebert, Cristina Botella

“…Furthermore, participants in CORE condition showed a significant improvement in positive functioning measurements, such as well-being and self-compassion compared to WL condition. (Differences post-BL: d = 0.25, p = .0123; 6 M-BL: d = 0.16, p = .1505; 12 M-BL: d = 0.13, p = .1835).Adherence to fully complete the intervention was approximately 59 %.In conclusion, our study revealed promising outcomes for the CORE program, indicating its efficacy. …”
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Conscientious Objection Based on Patient Identity by John Dinelli

“…Refusing to treat a patient because of the patient’s LGBTQ+ identity is unvirtuous because it defies a physician’s duty, is discriminatory, and displays a lack of respect for patients, amiability, and compassion. Even if permitted under the Act, a virtuous physician must never object to treating a patient based on the patient’s sexual orientation or gender identity. …”
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