Author / Monica Delles
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September 26 2023 Email Newsletter
Read about our upcoming luncheon, recap of our 29th Flanigan Lecture, the introduction of the Ethics Dispatch to everyone, and clinical ethics workshops in the Center for Practical Bioethics’ September 26, 2023 monthly email newsletter.
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Case Study – Vaccinating Children
Anwar is a five-year old child who is eligible to get a recommended COVID vaccine recently approved for children 5-11 years. He is at the pediatrician’s office with his parents.
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Case Study – The Ethics of Blood Shortages
Her hemoglobin is notably low, requiring transfusions to make the patient feel better, but without any hemorrhaging site noted. With proper care, inclusive of additional blood transfusions, Graciela’s prognosis is estimated to be a life expectancy of 3 to 6 months.
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Case Study – Do I Sell the Family Farm for this Treatment?
A 55-year-old, male-identifying patient is admitted to the hospital from ER for respiratory distress and other distressing symptoms that had come on rather quickly. The patient’s name is Tom.
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Their Child Died Because People in Charge Didn’t Listen
The Center for Practical Bioethics presented the 29th Flanigan Lecture, You can hear me, but are you listening? Listening to the Patient’s Voice. The lecture recording, story and photos.
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Ethics Dispatch September 2023
This month our Ethics Dispatch discusses the hot topic of informed consent and pelvic exams. Other sections include Bioethics In the News, an informed consent case study and Ethical Musing.
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September 14 2023 Email Newsletter
Read about our Ethical AI program and upcoming events in the Center for Practical Bioethics’ September 14, 2023 email newsletter.
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Case Study – Vaccination Mandates
A referring nephrologist believes that Sonya needs a kidney transplant for longer term survival, as well as improved quality of life. The transplant program to which Sonya is referred urges all patients to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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What Is Health Equity?
Read how Erika Blacksher of the Center for Practical Bioethics answers the question: what is health equity?
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August 2023 Monthly Email Newsletter
Read about current key challenges in bioethics, 24 hours in the life of a bioethicist, and upcoming events in the Center for Practical Bioethics’ August 2023 monthly email newsletter.
