Ethics in the News
When companies fail to uphold given standards and guidelines through self-regulation, quality and safety are threatened, along with the trust of the public.
Published on 04/11/2024
Ethics in the News
Physicians treating injuries subject to high-stakes consequences should not let outside influences guide their medical treatment.
Published on 03/28/2024
Ethics in the News
Bioethical debate regarding donor anonymity hinges on whether the donor’s right to privacy or the offspring’s right to full identity is more important.
Published on 02/06/2024
Ethics in the News
Contract negotiations are important for the parties involved to reach an agreement regarding how their relationship will operate and what their obligations will be.
Published on 01/12/2024
Ethics in the News
Professional codes of conduct are important guideposts for any profession.
Published on 01/03/2024
Ethics in the News
Organ and whole body donation are crucial to saving lives and advancing medicine.
Published on 12/07/2023
Ethics in the News
Taylor Swift's electoral influence may have among her fans raises the question of how physicians should engage in political conversations with their patients.
Published on 11/15/2023
Ethics in the News
Use of AI in health care promises to improve diagnostic accuracy but valid concerns remain regarding data security, bias, and equitable accessibility.
Published on 11/14/2023
Ethics in the News
Improving the accuracy of the Census to ensure better political representation is an important step in reducing health disparities that disproportionately affect Indigenous peoples.
Published on 11/07/2023
Ethics in the News
Every patient deserves to be well informed about the makeup of the surgical team before proceeding with and consenting to a surgical procedure.
Published on 11/07/2023
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