AMA Journal of Ethics^®

Heightened privacy and confidentiality stakes generate unique anonymity and nondisclosure policies and practices for HIV.

During one 2014 Ebola epidemic, arrival of “safe burial” teams was often delayed. Some buried their loved ones themselves, which undermined containment efforts.

Although the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 is effective in reducing contaminants to safe levels in public drinking water, its administration and enforcement poses challenges.

Physicians caring for trafficking victims should know about applicable criminal and human rights law and mandatory reporting requirements.