News reports are full of little else these days than our efforts to combat terrorism at home and abroad. We are consumed and focused, and rightly so. I do not see this changing in the foreseeable future, which makes it even more important to remind ourselves of the campaigns we were waging before...

Purpose/Objectives: To present models for the payment of research subjects, pros and cons of each, and the application of ethical principles in the current environment. Data Sources: Federal regulations and guidelines, current and historical research, and opinions expressed in the nursing, medical...

One of the issues most often addressed when readers have the chance to give me feedback about the journal relates to the volume of advertising we include. The Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) enjoys wonderful advertiser support, and readers are the direct beneficiaries of that support. Occasionally,...

Purpose/Objectives: To inform readers about the Oregon Death With Dignity Act and present a compilation and summary of major arguments in debates regarding physician assistance in dying for the terminally ill. Data Sources: Experience, medical records, the patient’s physician and family, books,...