The deeper I get into my medical education the more I feel as though a bioethicist cannot function professionally only on that title and education, rather it seems as though the integration of bioethics into a larger field such as medicine or law is a necessity. As an aspiring physician, I had contemplated the valuable […]
Courage in Bioethics
It is understood that the situations faced by bioethicists are difficult and often raises powerful emotions in those involved. In extreme cases, they can even involve challenging professional or institutional policies which are taken as all but gospel. Consequently, courage is a fundamental characteristic of many of the most significant bioethical decisions. Perhaps the best […]
Do Ethicists Dream of Screaming Yeast?
As a consequence of the emotional and physical rigor of medical training, particularly during internship and residency, it has been reported that doctors can come to view patients simply in terms of their disease rather than as whole people as a coping mechanism. In light of this thought process, I have chosen to reflect on […]
