2018: A year in review in health policy
The holiday season is filled with both nostalgia and foresight – we look back at the year that was and await the start of a
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Author: Clarice
Volunteerism in the internet age
I recently found myself googling, “how to be a good mentor” as I prepared to visit the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
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Another sibling at 65? DNA testing is redefining the modern family
I remember the day well. It was a Sunday afternoon several months ago when I received this text from my oldest daughter – “I think
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Four medical ethics lessons from ASBH 2018
Editor’s note: Fourth-year medical students Suchi Agrawal and Kristen Mathias reflect on their experiences at the annual American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) Conference,
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How important is BMI? A revelation about weight and health
Body mass index: BMI. A number on the scale, a line in the chart. What does it matter? And why does it matter so much?
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The unsung service that veterans provide: Disability advocacy
Celebrations this Veterans Day weekend commemorate those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. In addition to thanking veterans for their service, we would
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The perils of partnering for profit
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the following blog post are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of Baylor College of Medicine.
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Why do people see ghosts?
For Halloween, we explore ghost sightings – how to explain them, what research says and if there’s an ethical imperative to acknowledge them.
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The gift of constructive feedback
In a world where everyone’s a critic, is there a right way to give and receive feedback? Can criticism ever be truly constructive? Is there
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What makes a ‘good’ clinical ethicist?
As the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) annual conference kicks off next week, numerous ethicists will converge upon Anaheim to show off their
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