Category Clinical Ethics
Gatekeeping Through Ableism: A Fractured Calling
Danielle Gibbs Koenitzer contends that ableism in nursing education functions as a form of gatekeeping, which silences disabled voices, narrows the definition of who can be a nurse, and reinforces outdated ideals of competence and care.
The Short-Lived Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in NL
Rachel Prowse and Kayla Crichton describe what happened when Newfoundland and Labrador applied a sugary drink tax, which was discontinued this summer.
Why Racism in Health Care is an Ethical Crisis: A Nursing Perspective
Danielle Gibbs argues that addressing systemic racism in nursing is not only a moral imperative but an ethical necessity to uphold justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence within health care.
The Moral Heritage of Bioethics East and West
Rashad Rehman argues that bioethicists should turn their attention to the shared moral heritage of both Western and non-Western bioethics.
Reconciling MAiD and Hospice Care in Rural Ontario
Laurie Aston examines the ethical tensions arising from disparities in access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and hospice palliative care in rural Ontario, focusing on how systemic barriers challenge informed and equitable end-of-life decision-making.
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