As good as dead? The ethical complexities of declaring someone dead
It is often said that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. And while it is certain we will all die, the definition
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Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy
Research staff 101: Fostering curiosity, creativity, and community
Are you a recent college or master’s program graduate searching for a new professional experience? I remember all too well transitioning to a new career
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Moral distress and the role of social workers during COVID-19
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, hospital and community-based resources have been cut and ICUs at maximum capacity. Underfunded healthcare systems, lack of healthcare coverage and
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Chronic pain management: What is the role of medical ethics?
Exploring decision-making and chronic pain: how some value limited quality lives over prolonged harsh ones and the different parties impacted.
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AI will improve healthcare, but doctors and patients need legal safety net
AI technologies are increasingly being used to assist in healthcare, but what happens when when problems ensue?
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5 steps to a better, more enjoyable writing process
Dr. Robertson-Preidler, clinical ethics fellow, outlines strategies that have helped jump start her writing process and make it more fun.
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Pediatric deep brain stimulation: What’s the importance of shared decision making?
A closer look at shared decision-making about deep brain stimulation involving the patient, the parent, and the clinician.
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Informed consent: Patient autonomy in medical decision making
A closer look at voluntary consent in medical decision making – what it is, its origin and how it differs across countries and cultures.
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‘Good Ethics and Bad Choices’: How does behavioral economics impact medical ethics?
Dr. Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby shares her perspective, creative process and some key takeaways from her new book “Good Ethics and Bad Choices.”
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Rethinking the brain and the path forward
A closer look at how the BRAIN Initiative is helping researchers understand the brain, develop innovative technologies and share data.
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