Author / Megan Neher
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A Philosopher Who Does Bioethics
New careers often emerge from new technology. Clinical ethics is one of them. Clinical ethicists assist health professionals in identifying, analyzing and resolving ethical issues that arise in health and healthcare.
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Art exhibit celebrates wishes of older adults
A new and unique fundraiser, Art of the Wish, spotlights Kansas City art exhibition depicting older Americans’ wishes for the world and raises money for the Center for Practical Bioethics
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Should Doctors Refuse to Treat Unvaccinated People?
Two ethicists at the Center for Practical Bioethics debate the topic: Should Doctors Refuse to Treat Unvaccinated People?
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Eight Principles and Practices for Ethical Vaccine Distribution: A Proposal
The Center shares principles and practices for ethical vaccine distribution that can benefit the healthcare industry now and in the future.
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The Case of Autonomy
Challenging patient discharges are common events with strong ethical implications.
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The Truth of COVID-19: An Ethicist Reflects on His Experience
Healthcare workers are pouring themselves into their work to try and better the circumstances for their patients.
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The Case of Language Matters
Problems are encountered in patient care when the language that some providers use with patients and family is inconsistent with that used by others.
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The Case of Isolation
The implications of isolation depend upon context. Is being alone sufficient to keep a patient in the hospital?
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The Case of Surrogate Decision Making
How do you access a patient’s medical preference when the patient is unable to express himself even when assisted?
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The Case of Firing Patients
At what point does a patient’s nonadherence to medical recommendations impact the provider/patient relationship so much that a beneficial relationship is not possible?
