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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.

Are Your Medical Photographs on the Internet?

Chris Kaposy and Zack Marshall reveal that patient photographs in medical case reports are often picked up by Google Images, which makes these sensitive images widely available.

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.

How Populism in Canada would Impact Bioethics

Kelsie Senior anticipates the practical and epistemic impact of conservative populism on bioethics in Canada.

Reproductive Responsibility and the Climate Crisis

Daniel Lucas draws attention to ethical implications of climate change for reproduction.