#healthcare-ethics

#healthcare-ethics

Prioritizing equality in healthcare can lead to chronic injustices that hurt the underserved.

Rigid professional ethics can hinder autonomy, especially for low-income patients.

More humane and compassionate approaches to ethics are needed in therapy.

Online reactions to a CEO's murder revealed deep frustrations with health insurers, highlighting personal stories of patients let down by their insurance.

An NHS worker recorded a patient in crisis and shared it on WhatsApp, leaving the patient feeling violated and confused.

Katie Watson has been named a 2024 Hastings Center Fellow, recognizing her contributions to reproductive ethics and law.

Prisca Umeobi faced serious allegations of neglect and disrespect towards patients during her tenure as a nurse, raising concerns about professional conduct.

A married nurse manager faced disciplinary action for engaging in sexual acts with a junior colleague while on duty.

Lawmakers in Britain favor legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill patients, moving it closer to potential enactment after nearly a decade of debate.

Kim Leadbeater's approach to the assisted dying debate reveals a dismissive attitude towards opposition, risking critical scrutiny and expert input.

Parents accused of faking son's cancer to raise $60,000; facing charges of criminal neglect and deception.

Mohammad Siddiqui was sentenced to over five years for causing severe harm to children through unsafe mobile circumcision procedures.

Health care professionals face ethical dilemmas between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities, prompting questions about moral rights to refuse treatment.

Blanket 'do-not-resuscitate' orders during the pandemic were improperly applied based on age or disability without individual assessments, raising serious ethical concerns.

Acadia Healthcare generates significant profits through a model that prioritizes volume over quality care in its addiction treatment services.

The lawsuit reveals a trafficking scheme where alleged Oklahoma residents are exploited under the guise of substance use disorder treatment in California.

Nathan Young defends his treatment practices, arguing Aetna's cost-saving measures jeopardize patient recovery by cutting necessary treatment short.

Upfront billing for prenatal care raises ethical concerns and pressures expectant mothers.

Patients often feel compelled to pay out-of-pocket fees despite emotional distress.

Mejia's story highlights the desperation of cancer patients seeking innovative treatments, even when those options may be illegal or unsafe.

Lord David Cameron now supports the legalization of assisted dying for terminally ill adults, citing safeguards against pressure on vulnerable individuals.

The UK parliament is considering legislation to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients with six months or less to live.

Thirty-five women are suing Dr. Barry Brock for decades of sexual and medical misconduct, alleging he was enabled by healthcare institutions.

The lawsuit involves seven former patients accusing a physical therapist of sexual assault, prompting serious concerns about oversight in healthcare practices.

Women accused liver disease specialist, Dr. John Carl Hoefs, of sexual assault while seeking medical treatment, showing abuse of power and trust in healthcare settings.

Canada's euthanasia system faces ethical debates as requests come from vulnerable individuals, raising concerns about socioeconomic implications and potential global influences.

Canada's euthanasia system raises ethical concerns among healthcare workers due to cases where socio-economic factors are mistaken for medically necessary end-of-life decisions.

Dr. Mark Chavez will plead guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's overdose.

Dr. Mark Chavez pleads guilty to conspiracy in Matthew Perry's death and collaborates with prosecutors against other suspects involved in ketamine distribution.