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A caring doctor-patient moment. The doctor is setting their hand on the patient's hand.

Case Study – Doctor-Patient Relationships: When Is It Ethically Acceptable to End Them?

Bioethics case study on doctor-patient relationships in VIDEO and PRINT. This case study in clinical ethics discusses when it is ...
Man holding his head in pain.

Case Study: Behavioral Issues Lead to Challenging Discharge

Bioethics case study on Mr. Ankeal with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and multiple other chronic conditions, including chronic pain has ...
Distributive Justice demonstrated with two plastic fish in glasses of water. One fish has plenty of water, the other does not.

Case Study – Distributive Justice: A Challenge for Clinical Ethics

Bioethics case study on distributive justice in VIDEO and PRINT. This case study in clinical ethics challenges several concepts within ...
A bed and night stand.

Case Study: When is it ethical to override a patient’s medical wishes?

Bioethics case study on Mr. Schumann, who signed an advance directive seven years ago indicating that he would not want ...
A priest giving mass.

Case Study: Autonomy and Moral Distress Father Trent Chooses to Reject a Kidney

Bioethics case study on Fr. Trent’s request presenting a complex ethical dilemma involving organ allocation policy, personal autonomy, and the ...
The McKenzie River in Oregon.

Case Study: Obligation to Report Self-Harm

Bioethics case study on Ms. Taylor disclosing her intention to pursue physician-assisted death (PAD), also known as medical aid in ...
Picture of an older woman in portrait.

Case Study – Immigrant Caregiver Mother Fears Visit to Hospital

Bioethics case study in which Eve’s mother, Gloria, is her primary caregiver and sole means of transportation to medical appointments ...
A heart plastic model for learning the parts of the heart.

Case Study – Should a Dying Patient Receive Pain Medications or Donate Organs?

Bioethics case study on a dying patient receiving pain medication OR donate organs in VIDEO and PRINT. Should we allow ...
A blank directional sign pointing in opposite directions.

Case Study – Moral Authority: Is the Feeding Tube Necessary?

Bioethics case study on moral authority and healthcare ethics in VIDEO and PRINT. Even though he knew she wouldn’t have ...
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