In this episode, we discuss the case of Cassandra Callender, a young woman from Connecticut who refused chemotherapy following a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma. We follow her case, discussing our initial impressions and some of the ethical dilemmas we encounter on the way.

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest medical student as we discuss a variety of topics related to physician and patient autonomy, including the value and harm of conscientious objection in medicine.

In this episode, we discuss the origins of quarantine within the medical profession, as well as its ethical justifications and limitations in light of the recent coronavirus pandemic.

In this episode of the ADIME Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Arash Javanbakht, psychiatrist and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (S.T.A.R.C. Labs) at Wayne State University School of Medicine. We discuss Dr. Javanbakht's expertise in trauma and refugee health, politics, fear in medicine, physician paternalism,…

In this episode, we discuss the recent vaping ban in the state of Michigan, as well as the extent to which physicians should influence public policy and the law.

In this episode, we discuss the ethical complications surrounding distribution of resources within the field of medicine.

In this episode of The ADIME Podcast, we discuss physician assisted suicide and euthanasia. We discuss the distinction between the two terms, some historic cases, and dive into some of the more compelling arguments for and against the practice.

In this episode, we are joined by a student guest to discuss end of life medical care and the impact of losing a loved one to disease. We discuss the cultural influences affecting the way we view death in America today, as well as the the affect this has on medicine's perceived role in preventing it.…

In the first episode of the ADIME Podcast, we discuss the topic of human gene editing. From humanity's early drive to control biology to modern advancements like CRISPR-Cas9, we explore the ethical implications of advancing medical techniques in gene editing.