A dialog on common morality in medical ethics in a pluralist setting in Iran: a qualitative content analysis.

The concept of common morality is fundamental in medical ethics, and lack of universal content and characteristics of common morality is a product of its multifaceted nature. This study aimed to identify the ideas and experiences of academic faculties regarding common morality in a pluralistic setting to promote conceptual knowledge and strengthen moral reasoning and ethical decision-making. The study was conducted using a qualitative method, employing semi-structured in-depth interviews with thirteen faculty members who were selected purposively.

Complications of illegal abortion in the suburbs of Tehran: A 9-year cross-sectional study.

Background: Illegal abortion is a common way to terminate unintended pregnancy. It may be associated with severe complications and may raise maternal mortality and morbidity rate. Illegal abortion is one of the important concerns in health system.

Challenges of Confidentiality in Clinical Settings: Compilation of an Ethical Guideline.

Background: Respecting patients confidentiality and privacy are considered as the patients' rights. Confidentiality is the key virtue for trust building in physician-patient relationship. While law considers confidentiality as absolute except for legal situations, despite efforts to maintaining confidentiality, sometimes breaching confidentiality is unavoidable but not necessarily unethical.