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
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
Legal Brief
Abortion bans in the US like those in Texas have profound ethical consequences for pregnant people.
Published on 02/06/2024
Ethics in the News
Professional codes of conduct are important guideposts for any profession.
Published on 01/03/2024
Ethics at the Movies
Alice must retire and requires around-the-clock care. She can no longer complete daily tasks and fails to recognize her family members on a consistent basis.
Published on 12/14/2023
Legal Brief
Release of sensitive patient records to the government raises ethical concerns relating to patient privacy, confidentiality and trust.
Published on 11/20/2023
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 Case
Do patients have a right to know whether their physicians are vaccinated for COVID-19?
Published on 10/06/2021
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