Scarcity of medical ethics research in allergy and immunology: A review and call to action.

Medical ethics is relevant to the clinical practice of allergy and immunology regardless of the type of patient, disease state, or practice setting. When engaging in clinical care, performing research, or enacting policies on the accessibility and distribution of healthcare resources, physicians regularly make and justify decisions using the fundamental principles of medical ethics. Thus, knowledge of these principles is paramount for allergists/immunologists. To date, there has been a shortage of medical ethics research in allergy and immunology. This review describes this scarcity, highlights publication trends over time, and advocates for additional support for research and training in medical ethics with a focus on topics germane to the practice of allergy and immunology.
Competing Interests: Disclosures Dr Apter is an associate editor of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and a consultant for UpToDate. The remaining authors have no conflicts of interest to report. Dr Buckey received support from the Pennsylvania Allergy Education Research Fund Grant. Dr Apter received support from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (Grant R01HL 143364). Dr Sacta received funding from the Gail Slap Pediatrics Fellowship Award.
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