Pseudomama in dorso-lumbar region in man. Case report by Lidia Torres Aja, Julián Viera Llanéz, Neylín Caballero Aja

“…On physical examination is evidence of the presence of a small breast in the patient's right dorsal region, it is a pseudomama, variety in the breast tissue is replaced by fat and to a location in the lumbar region, after checking preoperative into the operating room so it is necessary to perform the excision of the rudimentary breast. …”
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Fatal Overdose due to Confusion of an Transdermal Fentanyl Delivery System by Ingo Voigt

“…The first body check revealed a 75 mcg per hour fentanyl patch at the patient's right scapula. Some months ago, patient's aunt died after suffering from an oncological disease. …”
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Healthcare ethics and artificial intelligence: a UK doctor survey by Søren Holm, Daniel Joseph Warrington

“…Doctors reported concerns about AI regarding patient safety and patients' right to confidentiality. They also expressed a strong desire for further regulation of AI in healthcare and, specifically, for their professional bodies to draft guidelines for the use of AI by doctors.Conclusions This study provides useful insights into UK doctors’ uses of AI in healthcare and their opinions on its introduction and regulation. …”
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Mediation as an Alternative to Legal Dispute Resolution in Health Services in Hospitals by Thimothy Aryadi Perangin-Angin, Lamria Sintia Silaban, Sonya Airini Batubara, Jusnizar Sinaga

“…However, the implementation of penal mediation still faces legal and practical challenges, especially in providing protection of patients' rights and ensuring justice for medical personnel.In conclusion, mediation has great potential in resolving medical disputes in Indonesia, but more specific regulations are needed to optimize its implementation, especially in criminal cases. …”
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Surgical treatment of hepatic Echinococcus granulosus by Waldemar Patkowski, Maciej Krasnodębski, Michał Grąt, Łukasz Masior, Marek Krawczyk

“…Results : Surgery was the choice for treatment for almost all of the patients (98.3%). In 40 (34.2%) patients right hemihepatectomy, in 19 (16.2%) patients left hemihepatectomy, and in 21 (17.9%) patients bisegementectomy were performed. …”
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Standard for Organization Construction and Management of Rehabilitation Institutions by Working Group of Standard for Organization Construction and Management of Rehabilitation Institutions

“…Organization construction standards mainly include building construction standards, department construction standards, equipment configuration standards, etc; organization management standards mainly include leadership structure, formulation of strategies, collection of opinions and suggestions, legal requirements, financial planning and management, risk management, safety management, patients' rights and interests, performance evaluation and management, performance improvement, etc; rehabilitation service standards mainly include the scope of rehabilitation service and the way of rehabilitation service. …”
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The Effect of Combination Foot Massage and Active Range of Motion (ROM) on Foot Sensitivity among Patients with Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus by I Made Cahyadi Agastiya, Ni Ketut Romani, I Made Artana

“…The instrument used to assess foot sensitivity among T2DM patients was a 10-g monofilament applied at five points on each patient's right and left soles. The normality test results showed that the data was not normally distributed, so the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to analyze the difference in foot sensitivity of T2DM patients before and after the intervention with a significance level (α<0.05). …”
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Functional characteristics of English professional linguistic markers in the practice of medico-legal support by A. A. Golubykh, O. N. Isaeva

“…The authors’ observations showed that the professional linguistic markers under analysis represent emerging trends in British medical law characterized by the establishment and maintenance of the patient's right to quality medical care; popularization of private medical services by general practitioners and the National Health Service; and increasing popularity of professional liability insurance for private dentists, etc. …”
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Cross-sectional survey on public attitudes and factors related to physician-assisted dying in Taiwan by Kevin Chien-Chang Wu, Chun-Tung Kuo, Duan-Rung Chen

“…Independent variables included individual sociodemographic characteristics, healthcare professionals, perceived quality of life, formal caregiver experience, Patient Right to Autonomy Act (PRAA) awareness and advance care planning (ACP) preparedness.Setting An online survey of the general population in Taiwan was conducted in 2022.Participants A total of 3922 Taiwanese adults who completed all survey questions.Outcome measures Agreement levels with PAD in three scenarios: terminal illnesses, unbearable non-terminal pain and severe cognitive impairments. …”
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Cardiac hydatid cyst: case series and review of the literature by Jingjie Wang, Xing Liu, Yierzhati Aizezi, Wenzhe Li, Jingnan Xu, Yi Wang, Xiangyou Yu

“…Echinococcal cysts were found in various cardiac locations, including the pericardium (5 patients), left ventricle (3 patients), right atrium (2 patients), and apical region of the heart (1 patient). …”
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Ethical aspects of clinical trials in Russia and BRICS countries: an overview by Sergey Y. Simeniv, Alexander L. Khokhlov, Olga N. Soldatova, Nathalia V. Pyatigorskaya

“…Introduction: In the context of the globalization of the clinical trials market, the rapid growth in their number, the fast development of biomedical research using new technologies, and insufficient control over their conduct by state regulatory authorities and independent ethics committees, ethical aspects of conducting clinical trials and the issue of protecting patients’ rights remain relevant. The aim of the study: To review and compare the legislative frameworks and regulations of ethical aspects of clinical trials in Russia and the BRICS countries, which possess significant scientific, industrial, and economic potential – China, India, and Brazil. …”
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Against Futility Judgments for Patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness by William Choi

“…Timothy Quill’s defense of the patient’s right to medical non-abandonment demonstrates “a world of difference between facing an uncertain future alone and facing it with a committed, caring, knowledgeable partner who will not shy away from difficult decisions when the path is unclear.”[17] As such, by advocating for their patients’ rights to life-sustaining treatment and refraining from making hasty futility judgments, clinicians can honor their enduring commitment to each patient’s wellbeing as they navigate the uncertain terrain of prolonged disorders of consciousness together…”
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The Bioethics-CSR Divide by Caio Caesar Dib

“…Bioethics was part of the trend as it would be carried forward by movements such as feminism and the patients’ rights movement.[9] Bioethics would gradually move from a public discourse centered around the responsible use of science and technology to academic and government spaces.[10]  This evolution led to an increasing emphasis on intellectual rigor and governance. …”
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