Gregg Middleton, MD, discusses osteoarthritis and the myths still associated with this disease, starting with a reminder that it is not inevitable with age.

Many people think that privacy of medical treatment should not apply to everyone. An ethics expert tells why privacy protects all of society.

Dr. John Marshall asks: If health insurance is a choice that individuals can opt not to have, who pays for the care of the 40 million people in the United States who have no healthcare insurance?

Dr. Margaret Hamburg talks with Dr. Eli Adashi about the complex role of the US Food and Drug Administration in approving new drugs while still ensuring their safety.

Thomas Ahlborn, MD, responds to the State of the Union message and expresses his concern and offers alternative solutions for healthcare issues that President Obama did not address.

Robert Morrow, MD, stressed what Obama left out and is encouraged by the future implementation of many positive changes, particularly for primary care.

Could IOM-recommended calcium intakes pose concern for increased myocardial infarction risk? Dr. JoAnn Manson clarifies whether the results of a recent meta-analysis affect guidance on supplementation.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, talks about the IOM guidelines and provides recommendations for vitamin D and calcium.

When physicians make patients feel like it's "business first, patient care second," they may lose their patients' respect, says Dr. Gerald Chodak.

As more physicians use EHRs, more ethical issues arise, including patient privacy issues. Also, is it unethical not to use computer technology?