The Point of Medicine
The following articles fall under this category of content within The Point of Medicine.
Estrangement
A growing trend is emerging in America for young adults to cancel their parents, opting for “no or low contact” relationships. A recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family states, “More than 25% of young adults in the US are estranged from one or both parents, or have been….”
Truth Telling in Medicine
Merriam Webster defines lying as “saying or writing something that is not true in order to deceive someone.” In this article, the “author outlines 12 common types of lies, including bold-faced lies, broken promises, lies of fabrication, lies of deception, exaggeration, plagiarism, denial, omission, minimization, withholding information, and selective memory. It notes that classifications of lies can vary depending on the source, and some lies may fall under multiple categories.”
The Future of Christian Medicine
The ability to think critically and deeply is crucial for Christian students in healthcare as they face ethical dilemmas that didn’t exist a generation ago. Should a Christian healthcare professional use a patient’s preferred pronouns if the patient identifies as a member of the opposite sex? What advice should they offer to parents of minors struggling with their sexual identity?