As I delve deeper into the topic of social controls and the medical profession, I can’t help but be fascinated by the complex interplay between these two concepts. In this blog post, I invite you to join me on a journey of discovery as we explore the different types of medical social control, how medicalization …
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CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a revolutionary genome editing technology that has the potential to change the world. This powerful tool allows researchers to make precise changes to DNA sequences, opening up new possibilities for curing genetic diseases, enhancing health and longevity, and creating new possibilities for human enhancement. However, the use …
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Machine learning has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. However, the implementation of machine learning in healthcare also raises a number of ethical challenges that must be addressed to ensure that these technologies are used responsibly and for the benefit of all. In this article, we will explore these …
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Have you ever been to the doctor and had to fill out a form with all your personal information? Or have you ever had a test done and wondered who can see the results? These are important questions because our health information is private and we want to make sure it stays that way. But …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the field of healthcare, offering new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. AI systems can assist healthcare professionals in making decisions, improving efficiency, and reducing errors. AI can also empower patients to manage their own health and well-being, through personalized and interactive applications. However, the use of AI …
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Imagine someone who has lost the ability to make decisions due to a traumatic car accident. What would happen if they did not have an advance directive? Who decides whether to continue life support, pursue surgery, or withdraw treatment? How do they make these difficult and life-altering decisions? What ethical principles and values could guide …
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Physicians and health care providers face many ethical challenges in their practice. One of them is the ethical dilemma of dismissing a patient from a practice. Dismissing a patient means terminating the patient-physician relationship, which can have serious consequences for both parties. For example, dismissing a patient may affect their access to care, continuity of …
Health care professionals often encounter ethical issues or dilemmas in their daily work, especially in complex and uncertain situations. Sometimes a patient’s desires differ from their family’s, or a clinician’s assessment. Well-meaning people can have different views on the right thing to do, or even what the best care plan is for the patient. These …
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Navigating the complexities of patient care can be a daunting task for healthcare providers. Between the myriad of treatment options and variety of patient preferences, it’s no wonder that clinicians may find themselves unsure of the best course of action. Fortunately, clinical ethicists specialize in providing guidance through these difficult situations. The following will depict …
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The field of medical ethics has undergone a significant transformation to become what we now know as bioethics. This shift from a religiously dominated area of study to a secular scientific field has had a profound impact on how we view and approach ethical issues in healthcare. As Patrick Guinan, M.D. claims, “[m]edical ethics originated …
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