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Category / Ethical Theory and Principles

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  • Beyond the Law: A Philosophical Note

    Beyond the Law – A Philosophical Note     Hans Uffelmann, co-founder of the Center, asserts that the laws of society reflect its moral values and therefore, an application of those laws to specific cases is a matter of both legal and ethical decision making.

    November 12, 2021
  • The Case of Russell: Adults with Disabilities as Essential Partners in Their Healthcare

    A man who went through many unfavorable health circumstances that result in him being an advocate for his health.

    November 3, 2021
  • The Case of Ginger: Autism and Blood Cancer Treatments

    A 30-year-old woman, “Ginger,” is in the clinic, having been diagnosed several years ago with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS, a blood disorder). There is a high chance that the disease will progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with lower chance of survival, so physicians had started chemotherapy.

    November 1, 2021
  • Case Study – Family Opposition to Organ Donation Despite First Person Consent

    JD has not regained consciousness and is apt to remain permanently in a vegetative state. A decision is made to withdraw life support. Is organ donation a possibility?

    October 31, 2021
  • Ethics Committee Consortium

    Ethics Committee Consortium The Ethics Committee Consortium is a collaborative effort of more than 20 healthcare organizations who meet on a regular basis to: Educate themselves to “do ethics” Develop and review hospital policies Consult on complex cases arising in the organization These activities have been shown to improve patient outcomes and reduce organizational risk.…
    October 29, 2021
  • Case Study – The Role of Literacy in Making Wishes Known

    Where is Will Rogers when we need him most?
    Toward a traditional morality in biomedical ethics.

    October 28, 2021
  • The Ethics of Disaster Readiness

    An earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri. It seems we’re experiencing more and more damaging disasters.

    October 26, 2021
  • The Ethics of Rationing Healthcare

    Milton Friedman once said there is no such thing as a free lunch.

    October 26, 2021
  • The Legacy of Father Kevin O’Rourke

    The wit and wisdom of Father Kevin O’Rourke influenced a generation of medical ethicists and others who struggled with the thorny questions posed by the American healthcare system.

    October 26, 2021
  • The Race Between Ethics and Science

    Glenn McGee examines the implications of the race between ethics and science.

    October 26, 2021
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