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Dr. Stahl presents on physician-assisted suicide, opioid epidemic in November

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Devan Stahl gave three presentations this month at local and national events. Dr. Stahl was invited to give a talk at Georgetown University on November 9 as part of their conference on “Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia: … Continue reading →

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Web of Interests Surrounding Medicines Makes Patient Access Increasingly Difficult

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Jennifer Carter-Johnson, PhD, JD A recent New York Times article described the problems that patients are having gaining access to a new class of cholesterol reducers, called PCSK9 … Continue reading →

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Making Martyrs of Our Children: Religious Exemptions in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Devan Stahl, PhD On August 2, 2018, Seth Welch called 911 after finding his 10-month-old daughter, Mary Anne Welch, unresponsive in her crib. Mary was pronounced dead at … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Fall 2018 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

The Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences at Michigan State University is proud to announce the 2018-2019 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series, which features a variety of bioethics topics. The series will begin on September 19, 2018. You … Continue reading →

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Patient dumping: why are patients disposable?

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Karen Kelly-Blake, PhD A public uproar ensued when a video revealed hospital staff literally dumping a woman wearing only a gown and socks in frigid weather on the … Continue reading →

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“Where does responsibility lie if a person acts under the influence of their brain implant?”

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

Visit The Conversation to read “It’s not my fault, my brain implant made me do it,” a collaborative article from Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera and College of Law Associate Professor Dr. Jennifer Carter-Johnson. They combine their neuroethics and … Continue reading →

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Bioethics for Breakfast: Medicaid Work Requirements: Blood, Sweat and Tears Too?

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

Adrianne Haggins, MD, presented at the Bioethics for Breakfast event on February 8, 2018, offering perspective and insight on the topic, “Medicaid Work Requirements: Blood, Sweat and Tears Too?” Leonard Fleck, PhD, moderated this session. The Trump administration has proposed giving … Continue reading →

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