Author Archives: impact ethics
Whither Peer Review at CIHR
Matthew Herder reviews three significant problems with the peer review system at CIHR, as a result of which high-quality research by social science and humanities researchers is left ‘undone.’
Ethics at CIHR: Moving Forward
Vardit Ravitsky and Judy Illes provide a summary overview of progress being made at CIHR with respect to its ethics mandate.
They Can’t Say No: Ebola & Quarantined Soldiers
Sheena M. Eagan Chamberlin calls attention to the limited autonomy of military personnel regarding mandatory quarantine following the Ebola crisis.
‘Help’ Seems to be the Hardest Word
Terry Murray shares helpful hints on how patients can ask family and friends for help.
Limits on Medical Marijuana for Veterans
Chelsea Cox questions the federal government’s recent decision to limit reimbursement for the cost of medical marijuana used by veterans to three grams a day.
Impact Ethics 