Since the issuance of the Dobbs decision, there’s been significant discussion by lawyers, philosophers, healthcare providers and political leaders. The ruling has created uncertainty and confusion for ...

Two pillars in health care are the principles of patient autonomy and informed consent, otherwise known as the right to choose or reject treatment. These ethical principles are in place when a patient ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON — In this video exclusive, Lindsay A. Bischoff, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the division ...

Nurses interact with people during some of their most vulnerable moments and in highly personal ways. It’s why they often find themselves confronted with challenging ethical dilemmas that require ...

The Effect of Mental Illness on Autonomous Decision-Making Capacity. One key tenet of medical ethics is respect for patient autonomy. Respect for autonomy generally requires treating patients as ...

Secretary Kennedy has been talking a lot about “shared decision making.” The phrase sounds democratic, humane, empowering; a rebuke to paternalistic medicine and a promise of respect for patient ...

Patient rights are a fundamental aspect of modern health care, encapsulating key ethical principles and legal protections for individuals receiving medical care. These rights have evolved over the ...

Medical ethics is a pivotal field that provides guidance for the conduct of medical professionals and ensures the integrity of medical practice, protecting the interests of all patients. Misconduct ...

Madison Patrick is a sociology and public health major and a 2024-25 Hackworth Fellow with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are her own. Despite the invaluable contribution of medical ...