How Medical Ethicists See the Proposed ‘Gag Rule’ on Abortion Referrals in Government-Funded Clinics
Pacific Standard spoke to secular and religious ethicists about the controversial proposal.
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As Technology Gets Better, Ethical Prohibitions on Genetically Modifying Human Embryos Are Getting Weaker
It's become too late to ask whether or not we should edit the human germline; we can now only ask how the experiments will proceed.
Why Did the American Psychological Association Approve Its Members to Oversee Torture?
A new report finds that APA officials worked with the Bush administration to draft a permissive policy for its members to oversee national security interrogations.
When It Comes to IVF, Who Should Call the Shots?
When the expert opinions of doctors, government regulations, insurance limitations, and patient desires collide, who gets to decide the if, when, and how of fertility care?
Promoting Empathy: What’s Troubling About a Celebrated Hospital Video
Empathy can distract. It misleads, causing us to act counter to the greater good.
Jackson Case Highlights Medical Ethics
Two prominent doctors in the field of pain management reflect on the malign influence of celebrity.
Medical Journalists Face Ethical Challenges
Journalists who cover the medical industry face serious ethical issues as the line between news reporting and the…