Author Archives: impact ethics
Bioethics Leaders Should Demand a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza
Cara Hunt, Ayden Eilmus, and Basel Tarab call for bioethicists to advocate for a permanent ceasefire and protection of medical facilities and personnel in Gaza.
The Implications of Revising the Terminology of Pregnancy Loss
Belinda Alievska warns of the unintended consequences of changing pregnancy loss terminology, highlighting the potential for such shifts to influence reproductive justice debates and intensify emotional burdens.
Why Medical Students Should Learn the History of Unit 731
Serena Yu argues that incorporating culturally and geographically diverse examples of medical atrocities into medical school curriculum helps train students to be ethically vigilant in ways that are respectful of forgotten histories.
Putting the “Eh” in AI: Changing Landscapes in Canadian Research
Dylan McKibbon raises the question of how the use of generative AI might impact research ethics and advocates for AI built specifically for medical research in Canada.
World Down Syndrome Day: Self-Advocacy and Improving Lives
Chris Kaposy marks World Down Syndrome Day with examples of leadership and artistic accomplishment by people with Down syndrome.
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