Stepping out of 2020 and into 2021, I wrote this Forbes article to reflect on a year that for many of us saw our lives mutated into socially distanced shadows of what were before, and how finding some meaning in that experience can equip us with a clearer sense of self and purpose for the new year ahead.

When my doctor ordered a CT scan that I didn’t need, I found myself in an uncomfortable position. Even though, as a physician myself, I knew that it was unnecessary, as a patient, I still felt compelled to comply.

There is a mis-perception that forensic science is flawless but miscarriages of justice caused as a result of bad science are not uncommon.

As consumers and citizens in the internet era, we have access to more information than ever when making purchases and other choices that affect our health, safety, and well-being.

Many experts and politicians believe there is systematic racism throughout the criminal justice system. Is training enough to eliminate such racial bias? We don’t think so.

A POPULAR remedy for a conflict of interest is disclosure — informing the buyer (or the patient, etc.) of the potential bias of the seller (or the doctor, etc.). Disclosure is supposed to act as a warning, alerting consumers to their adviser’s stake in the matter so they can process the advice accordingly.

In this short article published in Psychology Today I tell my own story of a vaccination injury to my left shoulder.

This study in sheds light on the ebb and flow of ethical behavior throughout the day. Contrary to the idea of fixed “good” or “bad” people, we found that ethical conduct fluctuates based on energy levels and the time of day. Notably, even those who are usually ethical may succumb to unethical behavior when fatigued.