Ethical perspectives in health care by members of the Health Care Ethics Internship Program.
HCEI Interns and Ethics Center bioethics staff share perspectives around a variety of health care and bioethics related ethical dilemmas.
The United States significantly outspends other developed countries on prescription medications, and the role of the pharmacy benefit manager is behind much of the extended costs.
Demographic and cultural trends have led to an increased market demand for young and reproductively healthy egg donors, further perpetuating the ethical concerns of current egg donation standards in the United States.
The job of a Child Abuse Pediatricians (CAP) is necessary for recognizing abuse in children, however, their unchecked power has resulted in a vast amount of trauma and pain to families affected by misdiagnosis, violating the physician’s oath to nonmaleficence.
Boarding, the practice of retaining patients in Emergency Department hallway gurneys or chairs instead of rooms, is an unethical practice and a symptom of a broader systemic issue.
Competitive dance is celebrated for fostering a strong work ethic, teamwork, dedication, and self confidence, but not all outcomes are positive. Deep-rooted traditions and a lack of standard codes contribute to ethical concerns that leave young competitive dancers at risk of lasting harmful outcomes.
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