Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

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The Veterans Health Administration Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation—Balancing Utility and Equity

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Anita J. Tarzian, PhD, RN

Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

The VHA vaccine allocation plan is based on an ethical platform with flexibility to adjust to evolving facts and is designed to ensure a fair,...

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The Other Pandemic: Addiction

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Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

The acute stress and social isolation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the challenges already faced by those who struggle with...

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The Dog Days of COVID-19

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Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

Could pets be the answer as stay at home orders have prompted worries for an emerging mental health care crisis for socially isolated individuals...

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The Duty to Care and Its Exceptions in a Pandemic

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Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

Health care workers have an ethical duty to care for patients even at their own peril, but they must not face a disproportionate risk of exposure...

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To Prevent Pernicious Political Activities: The Hatch Act and Government Ethics

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Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

The impeachment trial has concluded. By the time you read this editorial, Super Tuesday will be over. Then there will be...

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The Worst and the Best of 2019

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Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

Readers may recall that at the end of each calendar as opposed to fiscal year—I know it is hard to believe time exists...

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The VA Ketamine Controversies

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Cynthia M.A. Geppert, MD

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