Ethics support for ethics support: the development of the Confidentiality Compass for dealing with moral challenges concerning (breaching) confidentiality in moral case deliberation
Confidentiality is one of the central preconditions for clinical ethics support (CES). CES cases which generate moral questions for CES staff concerning (breaching) confidentiality of what has been discussed d... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - May 3, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Wieke Ligtenberg, Margreet Stolper and Bert Molewijk Tags: Research Source Type: research
Facing a request for assisted death - views of Finnish physicians, a mixed method study
Assisted death, including euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS), is under debate worldwide, and these practices are adopted in many Western countries. Physicians ’ attitudes toward assisted death vary... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - May 3, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Reetta P. Piili, Minna H ökkä, Jukka Vänskä, Elina Tolvanen, Pekka Louhiala and Juho T. Lehto Tags: Research Source Type: research
A comparative ethical analysis of the Egyptian clinical research law
In this study, we examined the ethical implications of Egypt ’s new clinical trial law, employing the ethical framework proposed by Emanuel et al. and comparing it to various national and supranational laws. Th... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 30, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Sylvia Martin, Mirko Ancillotti, Santa Slokenberga and Amal Matar Tags: Research Source Type: research
“I am in favour of organ donation, but I feel you should opt-in”—qualitative analysis of the #options 2020 survey free-text responses from NHS staff toward opt-out organ donation legislation in England
In May 2020, England moved to an opt-out organ donation system, meaning adults are presumed to be an organ donor unless within an excluded group or have opted-out. This change aims to improve organ donation ra... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 20, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Natalie L. Clark, Dorothy Coe, Natasha Newell, Mark N. A. Jones, Matthew Robb, David Reaich and Caroline Wroe Tags: Research Source Type: research
Research ethics and artificial intelligence for global health: perspectives from the global forum on bioethics in research
The ethical governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health care and public health continues to be an urgent issue for attention in policy, research, and practice. In this paper we report on central theme... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 18, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: James Shaw, Joseph Ali, Caesar A. Atuire, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Armando Guio Espa ñol, Judy Wawira Gichoya, Adrienne Hunt, Daudi Jjingo, Katherine Littler, Daniela Paolotti and Effy Vayena Tags: Research Source Type: research
A logic framework for addressing medical racism in academic medicine: an analysis of qualitative data
Despite decades of anti-racism and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) interventions in academic medicine, medical racism continues to harm patients and healthcare providers. We sought to deeply explore exp... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 15, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Pamela Roach, Shannon M. Ruzycki, Kirstie C. Lithgow, Chanda R. McFadden, Adrian Chikwanha, Jayna Holroyd-Leduc and Cheryl Barnabe Tags: Research Source Type: research
Oncologists ’ perspective on advance directives, a French national prospective cross-sectional survey – the ADORE study
The often poor prognosis associated with cancer necessitates empowering patients to express their care preferences. Yet, the prevalence of Advance Directives (AD) among oncology patients remains low. This stud... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 10, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Am élie Cambriel, Kevin Serey, Adrien Pollina-Bachellerie, Mathilde Cancel, Morgan Michalet, Jacques-Olivier Bay, Carole Bouleuc, Jean-Pierre Lotz and Francois Philippart Tags: Research Source Type: research
Physicians ’ views on the role of relatives in euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide decision-making: a mixed-methods study among physicians in the Netherlands
Relatives have no formal position in the practice of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (EAS) according to Dutch legislation. However, research shows that physicians often involve relatives in EAS decis... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 5, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Sophie C. Renckens, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Agnes van der Heide and H. Roeline Pasman Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ethical use of artificial intelligence to prevent sudden cardiac death: an interview study of patient perspectives
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has prompted the development of numerous ethical guidelines, while the involvement of patients in the creation of these documents lags behind. As part ... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 4, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Menno T. Maris, Ayca Ko çar, Dick L. Willems, Jeannette Pols, Hanno L. Tan, Georg L. Lindinger and Marieke A.R. Bak Tags: Research Source Type: research
Attitudes of the Portuguese population towards advance directives: an online survey
Advance directives (ADs) were implemented in Portugal in 2012. Although more than a decade has passed since Law 25/2012 came into force, Portuguese people have very low levels of adherence. In this context, th... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 3, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Jo ão Carlos Macedo, Luísa Castro and Rui Nunes Tags: Research Source Type: research
Measuring moral distress in health professionals using the MMD-HP-SPA scale
Moral distress (MD) is the psychological damage caused when people are forced to witness or carry out actions which go against their fundamental moral values. The main objective was to evaluate the prevalence ... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - April 3, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Eloy Girela-Lopez, Cristina M. Beltran-Aroca, Jaime Boceta-Osuna, Dolores Aguilera-Lopez, Alejandro Gomez-Carranza, Manuel Lopez-Valero and Manuel Romero-Salda ña Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring health and disease concepts in healthcare practice: an empirical philosophy of medicine study
In line with recent proposals for experimental philosophy and philosophy of science in practice, we propose that the philosophy of medicine could benefit from incorporating empirical research, just as bioethic... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - March 27, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Rik R. van der Linden and Maartje H.N. Schermer Tags: Research Source Type: research
How patients experience respect in healthcare: findings from a qualitative study among multicultural women living with HIV
Respect is essential to providing high quality healthcare, particularly for groups that are historically marginalized and stigmatized. While ethical principles taught to health professionals focus on patient a... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - March 27, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Sofia B. Fernandez, Alya Ahmad, Mary Catherine Beach, Melissa K. Ward, Michele Jean-Gilles, Gladys Iba ñez, Robert Ladner and Mary Jo Trepka Tags: Research Source Type: research
Understanding drug exceptional access programs (DEAPs) in Canada, and their associated social and political issues
Drug exceptional access programs (DEAPs) exist across Canada to address gaps in access to pharmaceuticals. These programs circumvent standard procedures, raising epistemic, economic, social and political issue... (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - March 26, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Pierre-Marie David, Kayley Laura Lata, Marie-Eve Bouthillier and Jean-Christophe B élisle-Pipon Tags: Comment Source Type: research
How stable are moral judgements? A longitudinal study of context dependency in attitudes towards patient responsibility
Whether patients' life-style should involve lower priority for treatment is a controversial question in bioethics. Less is known about clinicians' views. (Source: BMC Medical Ethics)
Source: BMC Medical Ethics - March 25, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Berit H Bringedal and Karin Isaksson R ø Tags: Research Source Type: research
