Tag Archives: University of Michigan

Dr. Kelly-Blake a co-author of shared decision-making article in ‘American Journal of Preventive Medicine’

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

Center Associate Professor Dr. Karen Kelly-Blake is co-author of a research article in the July 2019 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The multi-institution research team includes lead author Dr. Masahito Jimbo of the University of Michigan. “Interactivity … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Center News, Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , ,

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 →

Posted in Bioethics Events, Friends of the Center, Outreach, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , ,

How do we explain to patients what genetic test results might mean for their baby when they have only been validated in other populations?

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

Expanded Carrier Screening for an Increasingly Diverse Population: Embracing the Promise of the Future or Ignoring the Sins of the Past? Event Flyer Race and ethnic groups have been tracking heritable conditions endemic within their communities for decades, but past … Continue reading →

Posted in Bioethics Events, Brownbag & Webinar Series, Outreach, Public Seminar Series | Tagged , , , , , , ,

Announcing the Fall 2017 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series

Posted on August 14, 2017 by

The Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences at Michigan State University is proud to announce the 2017-2018 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series, featuring a wide variety of bioethics topics. The fall series will begin on September 13, 2017. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bioethics Events, Brownbag & Webinar Series, Outreach, Public Seminar Series | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

Dr. Stahl presents at CBSSM Research Colloquium

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

The Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM) at University of Michigan held its 5th annual Research Colloquium on April 27, 2016. Assistant Professor Dr. Devan Stahl attended and presented on the patients’ right not to know their prognosis, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bioethics Events, Center News, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , ,

Re-envisioning shared decision making in primary care

Posted on April 5, 2016 by

Re-envisioning shared decision making in primary care Event Flyer Shared decision making is increasingly advocated as the best approach to patient care for many if not most medical decisions. Yet, actually implementing shared decision making in the primary care setting … Continue reading →

Posted in Bioethics Events, Brownbag & Webinar Series, Public Seminar Series | Tagged , , , , , , ,

How do health care providers understand the social basis of conscience?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

What people mean when they say “I can’t do that, it violates my conscience” Event Flyer “Conscience clause” legislation, first enacted following Roe v. Wade, intends to protect a health care provider’s (HCP) right to refuse services on the basis … Continue reading →

Posted in Bioethics Events, Brownbag & Webinar Series, Outreach, Public Seminar Series | Tagged , , , , , ,

Moral Concerns and the Willingness to Donate to a Research Biobank

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

A new study led by Center Director Dr. Tomlinson was published this week in The Journal of the American Medical Association, surveying concerns people may have about donating to a research biobank. You can hear more about the research from … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Center News, Publications | Tagged , , , ,

Watch every lecture from the 2013-2014 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

Reye’s Syndrome: A Medical Mystery and a Modern Dilemma This talk from Mark A. Largent, PhD, examines the history of Reye’s syndrome, the hunt to uncover its cause, and the debates that have emerged over last twenty years about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Brownbag & Webinar Series, Public Seminar Series | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Bioethics Events, Brownbag & Webinar Series, Outreach, Public Seminar Series | Tagged , , , , , , , ,