Best Forced Sterilizations Podcasts (2024)

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Willowbrook State School 52:34

6M ago52:34

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Devan and Tyler explore the Willowbrook State School, that stands as a stark symbol of the dark chapters in the history of medical ethics and public health. Willowbrook gained infamy for its association with highly controversial medical experiments conducted on children with intellectual disabilities during the mid-20th century. Led by Dr. Saul Kru…

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Dax Cowart and the Refusal of Medical Treatment 44:34

7M ago44:34

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Dax Cowart was severely injured in an explosion in the 1970s. Despite his injuries, he expressed a strong and consistent desire not to want medical treatment for his injuries an to be allowed to die. In this episode, Tyler and Devan explore the landmark bioethics care of Dax Cowart and its importance to current questions about medical decision-maki…

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Mary and Jodie 53:35

7M ago53:35

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In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the separation surgery of conjoined twins, Mary and Jodie.By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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The Ashley Treatment 56:35

8M ago56:35

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In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the case of Ashley X. Ashley’s parents and medical team proposed a treatment plan to attenuate Ashley’s growth that drew both praise and criticism from bioethicists. Links to Sources: Kristi Kirschner et al. (2009) “The Curious Case of Ashley X,” PM&R. Ashley’s Parent’s Blog: http://www.pillowangel.org/ News…

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Eugenics and Forced Sterilization: The Infamous Case of Buck v. Bell (1927) 42:29

8M ago42:29

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Tyler and Devan walk through the infamous US Supreme Court Case of Buck v Bell (1927) in this episode. Buck v Bell has a dark legacy that includes forced sterilization, eugenics, disability, and violence against women. Further Reading: Wolfe, Brendan. Buck v. Bell (1927). (2021, February 12). In Encyclopedia Virginia. “The Forgotten Lessons of the …

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Henrietta Lacks 40:14

8M ago40:14

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In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the life and afterlife of Henrietta Lacks. Her cells were taken without her consent and used in tens of thousands of research experiments. We discuss what has and hasn’t changed in research ethics.By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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Tarasoff and the Duty to Warn 38:30

8M ago38:30

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https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:6000/1*0t3A_05GjYPSGwxavjDekQ.jpeg On this episode, we delve into one of the most influential cases in bioethics, mental health to discover whether healthcare providers have a “duty to warn” patients of potential violence. Devan and Tyler explore the Tarasoff case's historical context, legal significance, and t…

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The Case of Baby M

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Devan presents the fascinating and controversial case of 'Baby M' that captivated the world in the late 1980s. This landmark gestational surrogacy case raises complex questions about reproductive technology, parental rights, and who is a parent. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCHANDISE SITE WHERE YOU CAN GET ALL THE BIOETHICS FOR THE PEOPLE GI…

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Halloween Special: Placentophagy! 47:30

9M ago47:30

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In this episode, Darian Goldin Stahl delves in the wild west of eating your placenta!By Devan Stahl, Tyler Gibb and Darian Goldin Stahl

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Terri Schiavo 1:00:09

9M ago1:00:09

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Tyler (the leading expert on the Schiavo case) and Devan discuss the life and death of Terri Schiavo.By Tyelr Gibb and Devan Stahl

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Season 5 Trailer 12:18

9M ago12:18

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Tyler and Devan discuss their worst reviews, their favorite published sentences, and what’s to come on this season of Bioethics for the People.By Tyler Gibb and Devan Stahl

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Mifepristone and the Judicial Review of Drugs 35:40

1y ago35:40

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Photo source. In this mini-sode, Tyler and Devan discuss the various court rulings about the drug Mifepristone and the recent decision by the Fifth Circuit regarding its status. Read more on the developing situation here: Background information on the FDA approval of Mifepristone 23 years ago. Read about the two cases that led to the DOJ asking the…

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Psych Boarding in the Emergency Department 26:00

1y ago26:00

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Source. This week, Tyler and Devan discuss prolonged emergency department stays for children coming to the ER for a mental health visit, also known as “psych boarding.” You can read more about psych boarding here or read about an observational study describing the rise of this phenomenon here.By Tyler Gibb and Devan Stahl

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Palliative Sedation 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

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In this mini-sode, Devan and Tyler discuss palliative terminal sedation. What is it, who can get it, and what are the rules around it?By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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Breaking up the Organ Monopoly 21:23

1+ y ago21:23

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Picture source. In this mini-sode, Tyler and Devan discuss the Biden administration's proposal to break up UNOS' monopoly on organs for transplantation. Read more on the background of this topic here and an opinion piece here.By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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Who Owns an Embryo? 18:50

1+ y ago18:50

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Understanding embryo grading. Utah Fertility Center. In this mini-sode, Tyler and Devan discuss a recent court case where a judge partially relied on a 19th century law that treated humans as property in order to rule on whether an embryo should be considered property. Read about the court’s use of this law here. This story was originally reported …

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Residency Match Day! 18:19

1+ y ago18:19

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In this mini-sode, Tyler and Devan discuss match day; when fourth year medical students find out if and where they’ve matched for their residency years. It is one of the most intense, significant days in the life of aspiring physicians. For more information about the match: The Match: National Residency Matching Program NRMP Match Algorithm Explain…

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Can We Turn Off a Pacemaker? 21:43

1+ y ago21:43

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Pacemaker overview, Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/pacemaker/about/pac-20384689 In this mini-sode Tyler and Devan discuss whether it is ethical to turn off a pacemaker if a patient will die without it. Links: What is a pacemaker? (Mayo Clinic) Practical and Ethical Considerations in the Management of Pacemaker and Implanta…

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Vasectomies for Young Men 20:25

1+ y ago20:25

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Pinna, Antonio. Photo. NY Times. Aug. 12, 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/12/well/vasectomy-contraception-abortion.html In this mini-sode Devan and Tyler discuss whether it is ethical to provide vasectomies to 18-year-old mean who request them. More reading on young men embracing vasectomies: “In the US, some young men report that legal chang…

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Prisoner Organ Donation 22:44

1+ y ago22:44

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In this mini-sode Devan and Tyler discuss a proposed bill that would reduce prisoners’ sentences if they donate organs or bone marrow. What could go wrong?By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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Wrap-Up for Season 4 16:31

1+ y ago16:31

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Season 4 is over, but Devan and Tyler are here to wrap things up. What was most memorable? What lessons did we learn? Tune in to find out!By Tyler Gibb and Devan Stahl

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Is the Surrogate Trustworthy? 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

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In this episode Devan talks about a case of a man whose family is making disturbing choices, and (twist!) it’s not clear they are even the correct decision makers.By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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Advance Directives, Surrogate Decision-Maker Disagreement, and Religious Commitments 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

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Dr. Birgitta Sujdak Mackiewicz shares a haunting clinical ethics consultation case that raises issues about advance care planning, the preferences of a patient and surrogate decision-makers, and religious commitments. Every patient brings with them a complex set of interests, wishes, values, and commitments. How should healthcare decisions be made …

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A Pregnant Patient, Cancer, and Uncertainty 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

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In this Episode, Devan and Tyler discuss a challenging case that centers on a pregnant woman, a suspicion of cancer, and lots of uncertainty about what should be done. Although a common topic of discussion in the classroom, actual cases of maternal-fetal conflicts are relatively unusual. This is a case of a true conflict between a mother's interest…

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Life Prolonging Treatment after a Suicide Attempt 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

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Dr. Barrie Huberman joins Devan and Tyler to discuss a haunting ethics consultation involving a conflict about providing life prolonging medical treatment to a patient who attempted to commit suicide. *Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and a description of an individual who becomes critically ill after a suicide attempt. …

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When Healthcare Providers and Patient Families Disagree 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

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Kevin Dirksen, senior director of the Providence Center for Health Care Ethics, brings a haunting clinical ethics case that highlights the complexity of navigating disagreements between patients, family members, and the healthcare team. Kevin Dirksen is senior director of the Providence Center for Health Care Ethics and the Andy & Bev Honzel Endowe…

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The Catch-22 of the LVAD and Domestic Abuse 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

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In this episode, Tyler and Devan talk with Dr. Laura Guidry-Grimes about a case in which a medical team has to decide whether being a victim of domestic abuse disqualifies a patient from receiving an LVAD. *Content Warning: This episode discusses the reality of domestic abuse, but with no description of any abusive events. Relevant publications: Kn…

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Death by Starvation: The Ethics of VSED 57:03

1+ y ago57:03

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*Content warning, this episode discusses suicide.By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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When Your Young Patient Asks to Die 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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In this episode, our first international guest! Dra. María Susana Ciruzzi (Suzie) tells us about a story from Buenos Aires of a young woman with a chronic illness who asks her doctors to help her die. Learn more about how the medical team responded to a request they couldn’t honor from a patient they knew well.…

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Overriding Parents for the Sake of the Child 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

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In this episode, Tyler and Devan talk to Dr. Jessica Turnbull about a difficult case involving an infant with a severe brain injury. What do we do when a child’s parents make choices the health care team believes are not in the child’s best interest? When should we refuse to continue medical treatments? Who do we turn to when parents are suspected …

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Justifiable Deception 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

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In this episode Dr. Abram Brummett discusses whether it is ever justifiable to deceive patients. He brings to us a case in which direct lying to a patient may have been in her best interest. Do you agree? Dr. Abram Brummett is assistant professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies. He teaches medical humanities and clinical bioethics…

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Halloween Special! 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

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In this episode, Darian Goldin Stahl walks us through a spooky purgatory scene that has a surprise twist! Antoine Jean Baptiste Thomas - Dramatisation of Purgatory engraved by Francois Alexandre Villain (1798-1884) c1820-30By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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UnConference Episode 3: The Participants 29:09

2y ago29:09

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Devan and Tyler interview UnConference participants to ask, "What makes a great clinical ethicist?" and "What is the Best part of being a clinical ethicist?" Their answers may surprise you!By Tyler Gibb and Devan Stahl

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UnConference Episode 2: The Presenters 41:15

2y ago41:15

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Tyler and Devan interview presenters at the UnConference in Clinical Ethics. Several articles arising from the 2022 Unconference are anticipated to be published in the Winter 2022 issue of The Journal of Clinical Ethics. Articles from prior Unconferences can be found in the Fall 2019 and Fall 2020 issues of The Journal of Clinical Ethics.…

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UnConference Episode 1: The Planners 49:10

2y ago49:10

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Embed Block Add an embed URL or code. Learn more Tyler and Devan meet with the planners and originators of the UnConferences in Clinical Ethics and hear about their goals and intentions for the UnConference. We also discuss how the UnConference is unique and valuable. In this episode you will meet: Hilary Mabel and Jordan Potter from Wellstar Healt…

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Season 3 Trailer— ”Propelling Clinical Ethics Forward: A Working UnConference” 2:05

2y ago2:05

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In this special, mini-season of Bioethics for the People, we are focusing on the “UnConference” in Clinical Ethics, hosted by Wellstar Health in Atlanta. What is an an UnConference? Stay tuned because we are going deep into the UnConference, its origins and goals, and interview planners and participants. Episodes will be available in August. https:…

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Special Crossover Episode with Bioethics in the Margins Podcast 34:05

2+ y ago34:05

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In this special crossover episode, Tyler and Devan team up with the team at Bioethics in the Margins for our annual Top 10 list of neglected issues in bioethics. Check out Bioethics in the Margins episodes hereBy Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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Animals, Food, and Bioethics 30:35

2+ y ago30:35

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You are what you eat? In this episode, Devan and Tyler talk with Profs Amy Lewis and Enza Rocco about food, animals, and cats. Amy Lewis is the Associate Chair of the English Department at the Community College of Philadelphia. Her interest in bioethics comes not from any specific professional affiliation or degree program but rather a lifetime of …

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Death, Dying, and Hospice in the USA 38:09

2+ y ago38:09

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Dr. Harold Braswell shares his research into the history of US hospice system and reforms that could improve how we die in America. Check out more of Prof Braswell’s work here: Braswell, Harold (2019) “The Crisis of US Hospice Care: Family and Freedom at the End of Life” Johns Hopkins University Press Braswell, Harold (2019) “Love and Other Disabil…

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#FreeBritney, Guardians & Conservators 27:18

2+ y ago27:18

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In 2003, Britney Spears, the superstar pop singer, had all of her legal rights taken away from her and given to her father. Over the past decade, a concerted effort has been underway to #FreeBritney. The process that led to her ability to make decisions for herself is called guardianship or conservatorship. In this episode, Devan and Tyler talk thr…

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Religious Exemptions & the COVID19 Vaccine Mandate 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

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Dr. Michael Deem joins us to explore religion, theology, and religious exemptions to mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Michael Deem is an associate professor in the Center for Bioethics & Health Law at the University of Pittsburgh. He is an expert on bioethics, specifically the ethics related to Genomic Medicine and Catholic Theology. Check …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates, Employee Rights, and Exemptions 36:43

2+ y ago36:43

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What is going on with COVID-19 vaccine mandates? Are vaccine mandates legal or ethical? Exemptions— are those allowed and what are they? Professor Elizabeth Pendo, an expert on health law, disability rights, and bioethics at Saint Louis University School of Law, helps us understand what is going on with COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Prof. Pendo talks …

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Halloween Special Episode 2.0 37:13

2+ y ago37:13

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In the first ever repeat guest appearance on the Podcast, the amazingly talented and sassy fan favorite, Dr. Darian Goldin Stahl, joins Tyler and Devan again for a spooky ooky Halloween episode. Will there be books bound in human skin? Will there be Murder and Mayhem? Will Darian tell us another ghost story? Check out the episode to find out. Check…

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Solving the Opioid Epidemic 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

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In this episode, Tyler and Devan talk with Dr. Travis Rieder about opioids, addition, and a motorcycle accident that changed his life. Travis is an expert of pain, addiction, and the opioid crisis. Check out more from this episode, as well as Dr. Rieder’s other work below. Travi’s Book In Pain: A Bioethicist’s Personal Struggle with Opioids Travis’…

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Kidney to Share 41:10

3y ago41:10

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Learn more about Martha Gershun and Dr. John Lantos Find a copy of the book here Op-Ed by the authors Facebook Page More information on how to donate a kidneyBy Tyler Gibb and Devan Stahl

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Season 2 Trailer 2:05

3y ago2:05

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We are doing things a little differently this season. Join us to hear about new and exciting topics in bioethics, health care, medicine, and society! As always, we are keeping it conversational, fun, and accessible. Darian Goldin Stahl, “Glory,” Water transfer, 30” x 22,” 2021.By Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb

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Hot Take #4: No Cuts, No Butts, No Coconuts! 24:19

3+ y ago24:19

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The rollout of the COVID19 vaccine has been…interesting, to say the least. There have been many news stories about folks jumping in line to get their vaccines. Is this ever ethical? What should you do if you are given an opportunity for a vaccine, but don’t feel like you should? Devan and Tyler talk about some of the hiccups in the vaccine roll out…

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Medicine, Professionalism & #MedBikini 42:35

3+ y ago42:35

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This episode features Devan’s famous TikTok dancing, and, perhaps more interestingly, Dr. Alyssa Burgart about professionalism, medical education, bioethics, and host of other topics. Dr. Burgart specializes in pediatric anesthesia and pediatric abdominal transplant anesthesia. She has special interest in transplantation, PANS/PANDAS, spinal muscul…

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Hot Take #4: The Vaccine Rollout 20:23

3+ y ago20:23

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In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss how vaccine distribution is going and whether or not it is ethical to mandate people to take the vaccine. More Reading: “Here’s Why the Distribution of the Vaccine is Taking Longer than Expected,” New York Times “Houston Hospital Offers Workers $500 to get Covid-19 Vaccine” CBS News “Can your Employer Force …

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Why is there a philosopher in the hospital?

3+ y ago

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Some folks may be surprised that in many hospitals across the country there are ethicists wandering the halls. In this episode, Tyler and Devan chat with Dr. Virginia Bartlett about clinical ethics. Who are clinical ethicists, what do they do, when would they be involved in the care of patients? Read more of Dr. Bartlett’s published work here: “Ret…

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