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What social and ethical challenges are presented by female cosmetic genital surgery?

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery: Social and Ethical Considerations Event Flyer In recent years, there has been an upsurge in plastic surgery for women who wish to alter the look and feel of their genitalia. The women who undergo these procedures … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Spring 2019 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

It’s almost time for the 2018-2019 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series to resume! This spring we’ll hear from Center for Ethics faculty on the topics of aging and extending the human lifespan, as well as the social and ethical considerations … Continue reading →

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Would you ever consent to have your medical procedure broadcast on social media?

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Episode 10 of No Easy Answers in Bioethics is now available! This episode features Dr. Devan Stahl, Assistant Professor in the Center for Ethics and the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, and Dr. Christian Vercler, Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery in … Continue reading →

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Dr. Stahl presents at International Academy for Bioethical Inquiry

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

On July 16, Center Assistant Professor Dr. Devan Stahl presented “Ethics Beyond Autonomy: The Case of Snapchat Surgeons” at the International Academy for Bioethical Inquiry (IABI) Summer Symposium, held at Saint Louis University. Based on her recent publication in AMA Journal … Continue reading →

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Article from Dr. Stahl in April ‘AMA Journal of Ethics’

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Devan Stahl and co-author Christian J. Vercler (University of Michigan) have an article in the April 2018 issue of the AMA Journal of Ethics. Their article, “What Should Be the Surgeon’s Role in Defining “Normal” Genital Appearance?,” … Continue reading →

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Learn the reality of ethics in plastic surgery — it’s not what you see on TV

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Plastic Surgery Ethics: An Oxymoron? Event flyer: Vercler Flyer Most plastic surgeons portrayed in the media exhibit questionable moral judgment. After watching shows such as Nip/Tuck, Extreme Makeover, Dr. 90210, and The Swan, one could easily conclude that ethics plays … Continue reading →

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