Tag / healthcare ethics
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February 25 2025 Email Newsletter
In this month’s e-newsletter, we discuss DIEB, the portrayal of bioethics in a new hospital drama show the Pitt, publish the latest Ethics Dispatch that discusses dementia ethics, and invite you to watch a case study video regarding dementia.
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Ethics Dispatch February 2025
As dementia cases continue to rise, healthcare systems will be faced with an increasing number of difficult discharge decisions. In this issue of the Ethics Dispatch, CPB raises questions about the ethical implications of dementia care and discusses upholding the principle of obligatory beneficence when addressing hospital discharges and long-term care planning.
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Case Study – Ethical Dilemma in Difficult Discharge Planning
Bioethics case study on an ethical dilemma in difficult discharge planning . The hospital cannot discharge him back to the care facility where he was previously living because they are unable to provide dialysis services, meaning he would need to be transferred to another location that can accommodate his medical needs. However, his legal guardian refuses the transfer.
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January 24 2025 Email Newsletter
Happy New Year! In this monthly newsletter we announce our new Flanigan Chair, learn about the Ethical AI program’s recent journal publication, read the latest Ethics Dispatch that discusses genetic testing ethics, and invite you to watch a case study video.
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Case Study – Genetic Testing Ethics
Bioethics case study on genetic testing ethics. The geneticist asked Emma’s mother if the hospital could conduct a genetic test. Initially, Emma’s mother agreed. However, after consulting with her attorney, she refuses the genetic test.
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Ethics Dispatch January 2025
As people turn to genetic services like 23andMe or Ancestry.com, the results of these at-home genetic tests could soon determine your eligibility for life insurance and the premiums you’ll pay .While genetic tests can provide valuable insights into health, in this issue of the Ethics Dispatch, CPB raises questions about the ethics of genetic ownership and the risks of discrimination.
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December 18 2024 Email Newsletter
Read how James Stowe, President and CEO of the Center, explains why he believes nonprofits will play a special role in this period and why their value should be recognized, upheld and defended in this issue. Also, Ryan Pferdehirt, VP of Ethics Services, is published in a new medical professionalism book, and read the latest Ethics Dispatch that discusses mentorship in bioethics.
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November 20 2024 Email Newsletter
In this issue, the Center begins to say, “thank you” to Dr. Rosell for 20 years of service, offers a mini video case study regarding hospital discharge dilemmas, and continues to discuss hospital discharge dilemmas in our latest Ethics Dispatch.
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Case Study – Challenging Discharge Plans: Mr. Rand Cannot Be Discharged Back to His Long-Term Care Facility
Bioethics case study on challenging discharge plans. Mr. Rand cannot be discharged back to his long-term care facility.
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Missouri Abortion Amendment 3 Raises Fetal Viability Issues
Bioethicist Terry Rosell discusses fetal viability in a recent article on Missouri Abortion Amendment 3 fetal viability issues in the Kansas City Star newspaper.
