Actually I believe the AMA ethics code does have something to say about this. In addition, I do know that a psychologist who trades on information from a session with a patient is liable. There have been criminal charges from such activities.

Zac, congratulations a new low in Blogging Stocks stupidity.

Who cares... If Steve kills over and dies tomorrow I'm still buying my iphone next month as soon as my contract is upgrade eligible. I'm sure millions of others share my view. We are going to buy songs and apps through iTunes and app store. Apple is going to continue to make tons of money. And, everyone who wants to sit around speculating about a man's health can continue to do so, and continue writing these pathetic blogs that no one cares about. Maybe someone can write an equally appealing blog about whether the death of Steve's family dog will send him into a state of depression thereby sending Apple shares spiraling down. Then we can write another blog about whether or not the vet who knew the dog was going to die ran out and sold his shares before the news... please, kill me now if I have to hear one more word.

Who cares... If Steve kills over and dies tomorrow I'm still buying my iphone next month as soon as my contract is upgrade eligible. I'm sure millions of others share my view. We are going to buy songs and apps through iTunes and app store. Apple is going to continue to make tons of money. And, everyone who wants to sit around speculating about a man's health can continue to do so, and continue writing these pathetic blogs that no one cares about. Maybe someone can write an equally appealing blog about whether the death of Steve's family dog will send him into a state of depression thereby sending Apple shares spiraling down. Then we can write another blog about whether or not the vet who knew the dog was going to die ran out and sold his shares before the news... please, kill me now if I have to hear one more word.

When is this Company going to split three for one so the lower price will get more people in a lower bracket to but stock / and when will you start paying a good dividend to reduce some of the cash on hand ?????

What's this about his dog?
And the athletes foot?
He should delegate, and it should be visible to the outside world.
Maybe the Sculley years are still clear in his memory.

i have a question why does he not have a bluetooth device???

While the hysteria over Apple has been just one more symptom of the bear market, it does seem to me that if you think the quality of management is a relevant factor when deciding whether to buy, hold or sell a stock, then the health of the CEO (or any other key player) matters.

As for the doctor, Jobs' medical information is protected by both State and Federal law. For his physician to use such information for a securities transaction may not violate the insider trading rule but would put the doctor at risk for civil and criminal penalties; to say nothing of possibly having his or her license revoked. Generally, a physician may use a patient's medical information only for diagnosis and treatment and to get paid. Which means the doctor may disclose the information to other health care providers and to a health insurer but not for personal profit.

Apparently money can't buy the great one more hair or a shave. :)

Zac,

We are all just a bit less intelligent for having read your blog this morning.
You truly are an idiot and not even a savant, just an idiot.