Medical Ethics

Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Medical ethics is involved in every aspect of healthcare yet it is invisible.

In this episode I look at why it is important and some of the nuances that make it a hard topic to grapple with.

Links:

Ethical principles via the Clinical Ethics Network: http://www.ukcen.net/ethical_issues/ethical_frameworks/the_four_principles_of_biomedical_ethics

The story of baby Charlie Gard: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40554462

Ethical guidance for doctors: https://www.bmj.com/careers/article/ethical-guidance-for-doctors

Private medicine: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health-specials/private-healthcare-must-fuse-ethics-with-efficiency-8052382/

Duty of candour: https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/candour---openness-and-honesty-when-things-go-wrong/the-professional-duty-of-candour

Another recent example of medical ethics in the press: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/12/woman-in-uk-jailed-for-28-months-over-taking-abortion-pills-after-legal-time-limit

Rationing in healthcare: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41581-021-00404-8

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