Medicine

Was Biden wrong in declaring victory too soon?

A revolutionary trial promises to sidestep a vast array of ethical problems.

Why might the state have an interest in end of life care?

With no effective medication or therapy available, it's not clear what can/should be done with those who lack empathy and show no remorse.

What can female genital mutilation tell us about the ethics of male circumcision?

Doing whatever it takes to evade one's final moments might not be one's best bet.

How should we go about divining what people truly want when their desires appear at odds?

What relevant moral considerations might make it inappropriate for us to intervene in the suffering of others?

Despite slim odds, the possibility of cheating death presents an awfully attractive payoff.

What kind of economic and political intervention might be warranted to fix the current state of affairs?

Who is it that recent legislation aims to protect when it outlaws medical assistance?

Is a doctor's decision to assist patients in realizing their disabled identity a violation of the Hippocratic oath?

The jury is still out on the ethics surrounding this modern miracle.

What considerations belong in our discussions about distributing such a scarce and valuable resource?

At what point might providing information actually harm patient's agency?

What consequences might our demarcation of death's domain have for the living?

Does distrust of healthcare automation come from legitimate moral concern or blind confidence in the personal touch?

Is there any justifying the state's strong-arming and bullying in the name of its citizens' public health?

Information sharing during the pandemic suggests a desperate need to make clear exactly what it means to trust in science.

Are doctors violating their professional code in choosing who they will or will not treat, or, as always, simply minimizing their patients' risk and possible harm?