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Thinking Ethically about Mask and Vaccine Mandates
Vaccination and mask mandates will push us all to be our better selves—to protect ourselves and others from the health, economic, and social consequences of unchecked pandemic.
The Accelerated Approval of Aduhelm: An Ethical Analysis
The accelerated approval of a new drug intended to combat Alzheimer’s has generated concern regarding the drugs true efficacy, safety and high costs.
Older Adults, Carebots, and Deceit: What Should We Do?
To address a caregiving crisis and fill the caregiving void, technologists and caregivers are turning to robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Is it Ethical to Uphold Vaccine Patents during a Global Shortage?
The United States, along with other affluent countries, must take immediate actions to ensure the ethical allocation of vaccines to all countries.
The Ethics of Experimental Medicine
The application of experimental medicine must ensure that trial participants are treated ethically with a high level of respect and care.
The Role of Government in Healthcare: Protecting Transgender Youth
Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care, and similar bills in other states, beg the question, what right do policymakers have to override the scope of medical practice, and on what grounds?
Biases and System Failures Affecting U.S. Maternal Mortality
Maternal mortality is a multi-faceted issue requiring numerous solutions, however it is possible for hospitals to improve their care.
Airlines Should Require COVID-19 Vaccination to Fly
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the airline industry and the duty of airlines to protect employees' public health interests.
COVID-19’s Impact on the Homeless Community
As our society moves closer to beating COVID-19, the homeless population has yet to experience the same progress and continues to suffer.
The Ethics Behind Naming a Virus After Its Country of Origin
Labeling the COVID-19 virus the “China Virus” is driving racism and violence targeting those in the AAPI community.