Finding meaning in ‘death with dignity’
A medical student’s perspective on being “in limbo” and how to think about medical intervention and death.
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Policywise
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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A message to physicians from the chaplain
Chaplain Hilary Chala, M.Div., B.C.C., shares her sincere appreciation for physicians and all the sacrifices doctors make to help patients.
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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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Should we create moral machines?
The development of artificial intelligence that can act autonomously has raised important questions about machine decision-making.
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Tipping the scale: How to make weight discussions more empathetic
On a beautiful Texas day, I settle in for a coaching appointment with my third patient of the day. As we discuss their success, obstacles
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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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