Tag / Ryan Pferdehirt
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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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Case Study – Genetic Material: To Whom Does It Belong?
Bioethics case study on genetic material in video or print. The mom said the hospital did not get her consent to take part of her baby and she wants them back as soon as possible. There currently is no consent for pathology that we are aware of.
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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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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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Case Study – How Do We Discharge Mr. Baylus? Challenging Discharge Plans
Bioethics case study on challenging discharge plans in video or print. Mr. Baylus was stuck at the hospital unless the team could figure out the right place for him.
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Case Study – Mrs. Bartolini’s Medical Team Weighs Allocation of Scarce Resources and Non-Beneficial Treatment
Bioethics case study on non-beneficial treatment and scarce resource allocation in video or print. It breaks their heart, but the medical team is wonder if they should withhold these transfusions to prioritize other patients that might see more benefit from the transfusion, including lifesaving cures.
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Case Study – Without the Large Profit Margin, Katy Could Easily Afford Her Medication
Case Study – Without the Large Profit Margin, Katy Could Easily Afford Her Medication. Bioethics case study on Patient/Physician Relationship.
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Case Study – Aaron’s Siblings Need to Make a Tough Decision
Bioethics case study on shared decision making in video or print. Aaron’s siblings, who are wanting aggressive measures, are now unsure and need to make a tough decision.
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July 23 2024 Email Newsletter
The Center announces the 30th Annual Flanigan Lecture, publishes a blog encouraging filling out a DPOA for the benefit of your family, and provides links to news stories Ryan Pferdehirt has been in this month are highlighted in this issue.
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Ryan Pferdehirt Featured in Pronatalism News Story
A recent story on NBC NOW highlights Ryan Pferdehirt, D.Bioethics, HEC-C, for his thoughts on pronatalism.
