What is a parent? How policy shapes the definition of parenthood
Editor’s note: This blog post is the first part of a two-part series. The LA Times recently reported on a same-sex married couple who sought U.S.
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Author: Clarice
Addressing the future of ‘right to try’ laws and patient care
Earlier this month, six scholars working at the intersection of bioethics, pharmaceuticals, and law made national headlines for a letter sent to the House Energy
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Death vs. dying: Exploring the ‘Timing Problem’
Is death bad for the individual who dies? We’re inclined, I think, to answer that it is. Answering in the affirmative, however, raises another question:
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How immigration rhetoric impacts health
The administration outlined a four-pillar approach to immigration in the Jan. 30 State of the Union, underscoring a commitment to establish a path to citizenship
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Frankenstein at 200
Mary Shelley’s most famous novel, Frankenstein, turns 200 this year. In honor of this momentous anniversary, people across the country are celebrating the novel’s enduring
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How far will you go to protect your ‘future self?’
Are you an altruist or an egoist? Beyond just its philosophical importance, the answer to this question could predict your future health and longevity. I’m
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Barriers to employment for dialysis patients
Jobs are central to many of our political conversations. Measures like the unemployment rate are good indicators of the overall health of our economy, and
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The ethics of ‘Tobacco 21’ laws
Jan. 1 is a day for resolutions and fresh starts. For some individuals, it might be the year he or she finally decides to quit
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One size doesn’t fit all: Understanding the allure of alternative medicine through storytelling
In the era of celebrity-inspired medical treatments, alternative medicine is an easy punching bag. I work in the medical field, and I am familiar with
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A year with PolicyWise
PolicyWise began as a quiet idea, conceptualized in the 2015 strategic planning phase of the Health Policy Program and actualized as a component of the
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