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The Ethics of Rationing Healthcare
Milton Friedman once said there is no such thing as a free lunch.
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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.
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The Race Between Ethics and Science
Glenn McGee examines the implications of the race between ethics and science.
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The State of Global Bioethics
Glenn McGee presented at the International Bioethics Conference of the United Nations and UNESCO.
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Wesley Smith on William Hurlbut – Trending Personalities and Politics in Bioethics
The December 2011 issue of The American Journal of Bioethics features a special “trending” section on personalities and politics in bioethics.
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Should Religion Play a Role in the Practice of Medicine?
Dr. Farr Curlin, assistant professor of medicine, and John Lantos, both University of Chicago, address the question: Should religion play a role in the practice of medicine?
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Stem Cell Tourism and the Power of Hope
Thousands of people are heading overseas to seek treatments for rare and terminal conditions.
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Stem Cells: The Ethics Debate Begins Anew
A US judge blocks rules on embryonic stem cell research, and the ethical merry-go-round begins anew on this controversial issue.
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Revising an Ethics Committee Handbook
Occasionally an institution needs to revise its ethics committee handbook.
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Pioneers in Bioethics on the Future of Bioethics
Two pioneers of bioethics – Rosemary Flanigan and Robert Potter, get together to talk about the past and what the future will bring.
