The importance of case-based study in ethics consultation
Ethics consultation is tough stuff. Ethics consultants seek to identify and address value-laden conflicts or ethical uncertainties in cases involving
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Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy
Intelligence and genetic essentialism
In 1869, Francis Galton reasoned that if human intellect was determined to be hereditary, then it “would be quite practicable
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How narrative medicine closes gap between physicians and patients
According to Columbia University, narrative medicine “fortifies clinical practice with the narrative competence to recognize, absorb, metabolize, interpret, and be
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Rethinking global health practices in light of South Sudan catastrophe
Fifteen children died in the village of Nachodokopele in South Sudan. They died in pain, while struggling for air. Each
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Engineering Eden: The quest for eternal life
Editor’s note: This post is related to The Enhancing Life Project, funded by the John Templeton Foundation. The project is comprised of an
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Changing genetic privacy rules may adversely affect research participation
Do you know your genetic information? Maybe you’ve taken a “23andMe” test because you were curious about your ancestry or
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Trade secrets and health data access: How policy plays a role
A “quiet revolution” in medicine is underway that involves tailoring care to each patient’s unique genetic and health profile. To
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Visiting Ecuador: A lesson in empathy
Editor’s note: This blog post is the second part of a two-part series. Read part one. A few months ago, a
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Visiting Ecuador: A lesson in translation
Editor’s note: This blog post is the first part of a two-part series. During one of my summers in college I
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When breastfeeding isn’t best
The joy of a new baby brings new challenges, not the least of which is breastfeeding. These challenges are compounded
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