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Joel Zivot, MD, MA, JM, offers thought-provoking insights at the intersection of medicine, law, and bioethics.
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We must strive to keep the apolitical nature of medical practice top of mind
October 23, 2023
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Personal relationships create the most powerful obligation to reciprocate
April 18, 2023
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China could be on the hook for a trillion dollars, but the U.S. isn't blameless
June 13, 2021
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