Indictability of Early Abortion c. 1868
John Finnis (University of Oxford), Robert George (Princeton University), Indictability of Early Abortion c. 1868, SSRN (2021): Aaron Tang posted on Sep. 13, 2021 "The Originalist Case for an Abortion Middle Ground," arguing that "originalist pro-life advocates," including the present... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - January 17, 2022 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Once A Meanie, Always A Meanie: Toddlers Are Harsh Judges Of Moral Character
By guest blogger Sofia Deleniv
Over the past ten years, developmental psychologists have been astounded by the young age at which children appear to be aware of the moral qualities of others’ actions. At just four months, babies already react with surprise when others engage in unequal distribution of treats and resources. They also snub these unfair individuals in social interactions by the age of 24 months and expect others to do the same. Other forms of moral judgement may emerge even sooner: as early as 3 months of age, infants show distinct preferences for those who help, as opposed to hinder, others.
In ...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - December 14, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Developmental Social Source Type: blogs
Book Review � Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict
by Martin CM Bricknell CB OStJ PhD DM MBA MA MedSci
Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict: Mobilizing Medicine in the Pursuit of Just War. by Michael L Gross. Oxford University Press. 2021�
Military Medical Ethics has been a subject of significant academic debate over the first two decades of the twenty-first century covering topics such as medical rules of eligibility for care in military field hospitals, the duty of health professionals in the care of prisoners of war or detainees, and the ethics of human performance enhancement for military purposes.… (Source: blog.bioethics.net)
Source: blog.bioethics.net - November 16, 2021 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Blog Editor Tags: Ethics Featured Posts Military Source Type: blogs
Book Review – Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict
by Martin CM Bricknell CB OStJ PhD DM MBA MA MedSci
Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict: Mobilizing Medicine in the Pursuit of Just War. by Michael L Gross. Oxford University Press. 2021
Military Medical Ethics has been a subject of significant academic debate over the first two decades of the twenty-first century covering topics such as medical rules of eligibility for care in military field hospitals, the duty of health professionals in the care of prisoners of war or detainees, and the ethics of human performance enhancement for military purposes.… (Source: blog.bioethics.net)
Source: blog.bioethics.net - November 16, 2021 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Blog Editor Tags: Ethics Featured Posts Military Source Type: blogs
Developments In Psychology ’s Covid Research
By Emma L. Barratt
Early in the pandemic, there was a rapid shift in the pace of research. With the situation evolving quickly, lockdowns coming into effect, and the massive loss of life that followed, researchers across academia were racing against the clock to produce papers.
This haste was unusual for most scientists, more used to detailed scrutiny, further investigations, and collaboration. As a result, some were concerned about the rigour of papers that would ultimately see the light of day. Early on, psychologist Vaughan Bell tweeted with regards to Covid research, “If it’s urgent, the urgency is to ...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - November 8, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Coronavirus Feature Source Type: blogs
Massive Study Finds No Link Between Time Spent Playing Video Games And Wellbeing
By Emma L. Barratt
Video games are perhaps one of the most politicised forms of entertainment media out there. In the decades since they were first created, governments, politicians, health bodies and beyond have voiced concerns that the amount of time some players spend in these virtual worlds could be detrimental to their mental health.
Despite all this concern, there’s been a lack of high-quality research into the effect of video games on player wellbeing. To remedy this situation, Matti Vuorre and colleagues at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with several large game publishers such as Nintendo and S...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - November 4, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Media Mental health Source Type: blogs
First-Hand Reports Of “Brain Fog” Highlight Struggles Of Those Living With Long Covid
By Emma L. Barratt
Around one in five of those who have recovered from Covid-19 report ongoing symptoms, also known as long Covid. Experiences with this new condition are varied, and several symptoms are neuropsychological in nature.
One such symptom is brain fog. Though not a medical diagnosis in itself, this term is recognised by many health professionals, and refers to a fluctuating and varied set of symptoms which severely affect the sufferer’s ability to think clearly, or conduct their lives as they previously have.
Brain fog is often thought of as a benign, non-specific symptom, and in some circles is eve...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - September 9, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Coronavirus Mental health Source Type: blogs
Episode 26: How Has The Covid-19 Pandemic Affected Our Mental Health?
This is Episode 26 of PsychCrunch, the podcast from the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. Download here.
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What impact has the pandemic had on people’s mental health? In this episode, our presenter Ginny Smith talks to researchers who have been conducting work throughout the pandemic to understand the toll that it has taken on our wellbeing. Ginny learns about the different factors that can make us more or less vulnerable to these effects, finds out how pregnant women...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - August 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Coronavirus Health Mental health Podcast Source Type: blogs
COVID-19 Vaccine Passports: Human Rights and the Need for Pro-Ethical Design
Emmie Hine (University of Oxford), Jessica Morley (University of Oxford), Mariarosaria Taddeo (University of Oxford), Luciano Floridi (University of Oxford), COVID-19 Vaccine Passports: Human Rights and the Need for Pro-Ethical Design, SSRN: Since the first case was reported to the... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - August 3, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Key Ethical Challenges in the European Medical Information Framework
Luciano Floridi (University of Oxford), Ugo Pagallo (University of Turin), Burkhard Schafer (University of Edinburgh), Christoph Luetge (Technische Universit ät München), Peggy Valcke (KU Leuven), Effy Vayena (ETH Zurich), Janet Addison, Nigel Hughes (U.C. Riverisde), Nathan Lea (University College London), Caroline... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - July 12, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
When AI Meets SDOH
Artificial intelligence can help identify and address the social determinants of health.John Halamka, M.D., president, Mayo Clinic Platform, and Paul Cerrato, senior research analyst and communications specialist, Mayo Clinic Platform, wrote this article.Machine learning is getting better at predicting things. There are now algorithms that improve the detection of diabetic retinopathy, predict the onset of sepsis, and help determine a critically ill patient ’s risk of dying. But a piece of wisdom from Warren Buffet comes to mind: “Predicting rain doesn’t matter. Building arks does.” Even the most impressive al...
Source: Life as a Healthcare CIO - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs
A health librarian at church: Doubting Thomas
Thomas, one of Jesus ' 12 disciples, did not believe the other disciples when they told him Jesus had risen from the dead, and would not believe until he had seen Jesus for himself.Jesus appeared to him (and to the group he was with) and invited Thomas to put his hands into his wounds, something portrayed in several works of art. And then he did believe.So, he gained the name " Doubting Thomas " , a name in English that is, or was, anyway, applied to people who were sceptical or would not believe without seeing for themselves.I am not sure how fair the name is applied just to him, as in the Gospel accounts, the ...
Source: Browsing - May 3, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: science and religion Source Type: blogs
A Terrible Great Idea? COVID-19 ‘Vaccination Passports’ in the Spotlight
This article looks at central... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - April 27, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
