#medical-ethics
#medical-ethics

Right-wing politics

Is 2025 the Year of Assisted Suicide?

Most Americans view assisted suicide as a distant issue, but momentum grows in some states for legalization.

UK politics

Assisted dying bill critics attack plan for civil service tsar' to oversee panels

The assisted dying bill faces criticism for replacing judicial oversight with appointed review panels.

NYC politics

fromThe American Conservative

1 hour ago

New York inches closer to legal-suicide madness - Gov, you gotta stop it!

The New York Assembly passed a controversial bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill adults, raising ethical concerns.

Right-wing politics

Is 2025 the Year of Assisted Suicide?

Most Americans view assisted suicide as a distant issue, but momentum grows in some states for legalization.

UK politics

Assisted dying bill critics attack plan for civil service tsar' to oversee panels

The assisted dying bill faces criticism for replacing judicial oversight with appointed review panels.

more#legislation

#healthcare

Miscellaneous

I was part of the panel that reviewed the Lucy Letby case. I believe the trial was fundamentally flawed | Neena Modi

Systemic issues in the NHS and potential medical mismanagement contributed to the cases surrounding Lucy Letby, highlighting concerns about miscarriage of justice.

The review found no malpractice, indicating that adverse outcomes were due to complex medical dynamics rather than deliberate wrongdoing.

UK news

One Doctor's Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy Letby

Dr. Shoo Lee's 1989 paper on air embolism misinterpreted in court helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of multiple infant murders.

fromIrish Independent

5 hours ago

SF parents

First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail

Confirmation of unnecessary surgeries raises distress among parents regarding the treatment of their children.

fromBuzzFeed

Digital life

Doctors Who Delivered Babies From Moms Who Clearly Cheated Are Sharing What Happened Next, And It's Soooooo Messy

Healthcare professionals witness deeply emotional and complex situations during childbirth, revealing personal and societal issues.

Miscellaneous

I was part of the panel that reviewed the Lucy Letby case. I believe the trial was fundamentally flawed | Neena Modi

Systemic issues in the NHS and potential medical mismanagement contributed to the cases surrounding Lucy Letby, highlighting concerns about miscarriage of justice.

The review found no malpractice, indicating that adverse outcomes were due to complex medical dynamics rather than deliberate wrongdoing.

UK news

One Doctor's Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy Letby

Dr. Shoo Lee's 1989 paper on air embolism misinterpreted in court helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of multiple infant murders.

fromIrish Independent

5 hours ago

SF parents

First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail

Confirmation of unnecessary surgeries raises distress among parents regarding the treatment of their children.

fromBuzzFeed

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Digital life

Doctors Who Delivered Babies From Moms Who Clearly Cheated Are Sharing What Happened Next, And It's Soooooo Messy

Healthcare professionals witness deeply emotional and complex situations during childbirth, revealing personal and societal issues.

more#healthcare

#gender-identity

LGBT

Helen Joyce calls for gender-affirming youth care doctors to be jailed

Some activists propose severe penalties, including life sentences for doctors providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

1 day ago

UK politics

Doctors condemn Supreme Court ruling on trans women as scientifically illiterate'

The British Medical Association criticizes the Supreme Court's ruling on biological sex as harmful and lacking scientific basis.

LGBT

Helen Joyce calls for gender-affirming youth care doctors to be jailed

Some activists propose severe penalties, including life sentences for doctors providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth.

1 day ago

UK politics

Doctors condemn Supreme Court ruling on trans women as scientifically illiterate'

The British Medical Association criticizes the Supreme Court's ruling on biological sex as harmful and lacking scientific basis.

more#gender-identity

NYC parents

fromShore News Network

1 day ago

Fake plastic surgeon indicted for manslaughter after fatal botched procedure in Queens

Felipe Hoyos Foronda faces charges for performing fatal unauthorized surgery leading to a woman's death.

Consultant sues Medical Council after her home address was given to doctor who blamed her for 'ruining my life'

Medical Council faces lawsuit over address disclosure in alleged doctor misconduct case.

Dr Cunningham reports severe impact on her mental health due to fear and anxiety.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Former Mass. General medical assistant convicted of sexually assaulting 4 patients

A medical assistant was convicted of sexually assaulting four patients at a Massachusetts health care center.

ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.

A chartered plane journey ended in tragedy for a cancer patient, showcasing the dangers of unproven medical treatments sought abroad.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Right to Try

Right-to-try laws enable terminally ill patients to access experimental treatments without FDA approval, raising ethical and safety concerns.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

UK news

'GP who squeezed patient's breasts in opportunistic sexual assault should be banned'

Dr. Varaha Konathala faced allegations of inappropriate touching, with a tribunal concluding his conduct was sexual, yet he has returned to practice.

UK news

GP who squeezed woman's breasts' during ankle appointment can return to work

Dr. Konathala was suspended for inappropriate behavior but can return to practice after one year as deemed not to pose a public risk.

UK news

fromIndependent

Consultant sues Medical Council after her home address was given to doctor who blamed her for 'ruining my life'

Medical Council faces lawsuit over address disclosure in alleged doctor misconduct case.

Dr Cunningham reports severe impact on her mental health due to fear and anxiety.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Former Mass. General medical assistant convicted of sexually assaulting 4 patients

A medical assistant was convicted of sexually assaulting four patients at a Massachusetts health care center.

ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.

A chartered plane journey ended in tragedy for a cancer patient, showcasing the dangers of unproven medical treatments sought abroad.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Right to Try

Right-to-try laws enable terminally ill patients to access experimental treatments without FDA approval, raising ethical and safety concerns.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

UK news

'GP who squeezed patient's breasts in opportunistic sexual assault should be banned'

Dr. Varaha Konathala faced allegations of inappropriate touching, with a tribunal concluding his conduct was sexual, yet he has returned to practice.

UK news

GP who squeezed woman's breasts' during ankle appointment can return to work

Dr. Konathala was suspended for inappropriate behavior but can return to practice after one year as deemed not to pose a public risk.

more#patient-safety

fromThe Nation

Healthcare

The Rise of Medical Fascism

Medical fascism gradually integrates healthcare into authoritarian control, eroding ethics and promoting state violence.

The U.S. medical system has a long history of complicity in repressive actions against marginalized communities.

What the 'moral distress' of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health care

The ethical dilemma in healthcare arises when families want to continue life support against medical advice, causing moral distress for medical teams.

Alternative medicine

Opinion | A Good Doctor Knows When to Bend the Rules

Medical professionals face pressure to balance standard practices with requests from families seeking trust and comfort in dire situations.

fromPsychology Today

Relationships

Plastic Surgeons Operating on Family: Where to Draw the Line

Surgeons are often advised against operating on family members due to ethical concerns.

fromThe Conversation

What the 'moral distress' of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health care

The ethical dilemma in healthcare arises when families want to continue life support against medical advice, causing moral distress for medical teams.

Alternative medicine

Opinion | A Good Doctor Knows When to Bend the Rules

Medical professionals face pressure to balance standard practices with requests from families seeking trust and comfort in dire situations.

fromPsychology Today

Relationships

Plastic Surgeons Operating on Family: Where to Draw the Line

Surgeons are often advised against operating on family members due to ethical concerns.

Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

A Berlin doctor is accused of murdering 15 palliative care patients by administering harmful drugs without consent.

Berlin doctor accused of killing 15 patients - and trying to cover up the evidence with arson

A doctor in Berlin faces murder charges for allegedly killing 15 patients under palliative care.

Germany: Berlin doctor charged with 15 counts of murder DW 04/16/2025

A Berlin doctor faces 15 murder charges for allegedly administering lethal doses to palliative care patients without consent.

Germany news

Germany: Berlin doctor charged with murder of 15 patients DW 04/16/2025

A doctor in Berlin is charged with 15 counts of murder, accused of administering lethal doses to palliative care patients.

fromeuronews

Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

A Berlin doctor is accused of murdering 15 palliative care patients by administering harmful drugs without consent.

Berlin doctor accused of killing 15 patients - and trying to cover up the evidence with arson

A doctor in Berlin faces murder charges for allegedly killing 15 patients under palliative care.

Germany: Berlin doctor charged with 15 counts of murder DW 04/16/2025

A Berlin doctor faces 15 murder charges for allegedly administering lethal doses to palliative care patients without consent.

Germany news

Germany: Berlin doctor charged with murder of 15 patients DW 04/16/2025

A doctor in Berlin is charged with 15 counts of murder, accused of administering lethal doses to palliative care patients.

UK news

Doctors in end-of-life cases can be named

The Supreme Court ruled that doctors in high-profile end-of-life cases can be named, emphasizing transparency and public interest over confidentiality.

UK news

Doctors in end-of-life cases of two UK children can be named, court rules

The UK Supreme Court allowed doctors' names to be revealed in notable end-of-life cases, supporting transparency and freedom of speech in patient care disputes.

UK news

Doctors in end-of-life cases can be named

The Supreme Court ruled that doctors in high-profile end-of-life cases can be named, emphasizing transparency and public interest over confidentiality.

UK news

Doctors in end-of-life cases of two UK children can be named, court rules

The UK Supreme Court allowed doctors' names to be revealed in notable end-of-life cases, supporting transparency and freedom of speech in patient care disputes.

NYC Helicopter Crash, Pharmacist Hacks Computers to Stalk Coworkers, Influe | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show | Elvis Duran

An influencer discovered his cancer through his baby's genetic testing.

NYC parents

My DNA test revealed a family secret that seemed too shocking - now we will never be the same

Fertility fraud can lead to shocking discoveries about one's family relations, as highlighted by Victoria Hill's experience with her boyfriend being her brother.

Podcast

fromElvis Duran

NYC Helicopter Crash, Pharmacist Hacks Computers to Stalk Coworkers, Influe | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show | Elvis Duran

An influencer discovered his cancer through his baby's genetic testing.

NYC parents

My DNA test revealed a family secret that seemed too shocking - now we will never be the same

Fertility fraud can lead to shocking discoveries about one's family relations, as highlighted by Victoria Hill's experience with her boyfriend being her brother.

more#genetic-testing

#sexual-misconduct

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

UK news

GP struck off for having sex at his surgery accused of choking' woman

The Independent provides crucial on-the-ground reporting on major contemporary issues while maintaining accessible journalism for all.

UK news

Lewisham doctor accused of making patient making remove bra unnecessarily

Dr. Neill Garrard's tribunal victory exposes flaws in an NHS Trust's misconduct investigation leading to his dismissal.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

UK news

GP struck off for having sex at his surgery accused of choking' woman

The Independent provides crucial on-the-ground reporting on major contemporary issues while maintaining accessible journalism for all.

UK news

Lewisham doctor accused of making patient making remove bra unnecessarily

Dr. Neill Garrard's tribunal victory exposes flaws in an NHS Trust's misconduct investigation leading to his dismissal.

more#sexual-misconduct

Miami Marlins

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

4 weeks ago

Miami doctor accused of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets: feds

Doctor accused of overprescribing Oxycodone to elderly patients, resulting in millions of dollars in illegal drug sales.

OMG science

When Scientists Don't Correct Errors, Misinformation and Deadly Consequences Can Follow

Scientific journals face challenges in correcting statistical errors in studies, often leading to detrimental consequences for patients.

French paedophile ex-surgeon says he preyed on son's friends

Joel Le Scouarnec is on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients, including children, while they were incapacitated or waking up from anesthesia.

France politics

France: Huge child sex abuse case prompts scrutiny of laws DW 03/08/2025

A surgeon accused of abusing around 300 patients, mostly minors, raises serious concerns about systemic failures in protecting children in medical settings.

France news

fromThe Local France

French paedophile ex-surgeon says he preyed on son's friends

Joel Le Scouarnec is on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients, including children, while they were incapacitated or waking up from anesthesia.

France politics

France: Huge child sex abuse case prompts scrutiny of laws DW 03/08/2025

A surgeon accused of abusing around 300 patients, mostly minors, raises serious concerns about systemic failures in protecting children in medical settings.

You went to the doctor and came out feeling worse - Harvard Gazette

Medical gaslighting often stems from doctors' pressures, leading to patient feelings of dismissal regarding hard-to-detect conditions.

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.

fromFuturism

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.

philosophy

Lies...Still the Best Medicine?

Placebo surgeries prompt a significant ethical debate about deception in medical practice despite their potential benefits.

fromThe Mercury News

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.

fromFuturism

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.

philosophy

Lies...Still the Best Medicine?

Placebo surgeries prompt a significant ethical debate about deception in medical practice despite their potential benefits.

Forgery, fake names and strange phone calls - Doctor hired by HSE after he was suspended

Dr. Alaaeddin Almassri was prohibited from practicing medicine due to drug misuse and prescription forgery.

#patient-care

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.

Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.

Medicine

Here's why a Miami plastic surgeon was fined for post-surgery action (or inaction)

A Miami plastic surgeon was fined for inadequate post-operative care after a tummy tuck, underscoring the importance of follow-up procedures.

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.

Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.

Medicine

Here's why a Miami plastic surgeon was fined for post-surgery action (or inaction)

A Miami plastic surgeon was fined for inadequate post-operative care after a tummy tuck, underscoring the importance of follow-up procedures.

more#patient-care

#lawsuit

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, alleges medical assistant of sexual assault during cancer surgery

A patient alleges sexual abuse during surgery at Kaiser Permanente, prompting a lawsuit for lack of response to complaints.

fromSacramento Bee

California

California prison dentist lawsuit alleges retaliation and patient neglect in CDCR facilities

Denial of rights and care in prison settings has become a legal issue as healthcare professionals face retaliation for advocating for patients.

California

L.A. fertility doctor sued over artificially inseminating woman with wrong sperm

A fertility doctor allegedly inseminated a woman with the wrong sperm, revealing shocking family secrets decades later.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, alleges medical assistant of sexual assault during cancer surgery

A patient alleges sexual abuse during surgery at Kaiser Permanente, prompting a lawsuit for lack of response to complaints.

fromSacramento Bee

California

California prison dentist lawsuit alleges retaliation and patient neglect in CDCR facilities

Denial of rights and care in prison settings has become a legal issue as healthcare professionals face retaliation for advocating for patients.

California

L.A. fertility doctor sued over artificially inseminating woman with wrong sperm

A fertility doctor allegedly inseminated a woman with the wrong sperm, revealing shocking family secrets decades later.

Kansas Lawmakers Override Veto of Ban on Transition Care for Minors

Kansas Legislature overrides veto, banning gender-transition treatments for minors, aligning with conservative trends nationally.

The Power Struggle Over a College Athlete's Medical Well-Being

College football prioritizes branding over player safety, leading to conflicts in medical decision-making.

Miscellaneous

Louisiana DA warns there's trove of evidence against NY doctor who allegedly mailed abortion pills to teen - who was planning gender reveal party: report

Prosecutors are determined to extradite a New York doctor for violating Louisiana's anti-abortion laws by prescribing pills to a minor.

#end-of-life-care

fromBusiness Insider

Medicine

As an emergency medicine doctor, I see a lot of confusion over end-of-life wishes. Keep an open conversation with your family and revisit often.

Clear communication is essential for understanding and executing end-of-life medical wishes effectively.

fromHarvard Gazette

Artificial intelligence

Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions? - Harvard Gazette

Sophisticated large-language models are expanding discussions on the ethical considerations of AI in patient care, especially end-of-life decisions.

fromBusiness Insider

Medicine

As an emergency medicine doctor, I see a lot of confusion over end-of-life wishes. Keep an open conversation with your family and revisit often.

Clear communication is essential for understanding and executing end-of-life medical wishes effectively.

fromHarvard Gazette

Artificial intelligence

Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions? - Harvard Gazette

Sophisticated large-language models are expanding discussions on the ethical considerations of AI in patient care, especially end-of-life decisions.

more#end-of-life-care

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

Towana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.

fromWashington Post

Medicine

FDA approves pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failure

The FDA has approved clinical trials for organ transplants using genetically modified pigs, a potential solution for the kidney transplant shortage.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

Towana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.

fromWashington Post

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Medicine

FDA approves pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failure

The FDA has approved clinical trials for organ transplants using genetically modified pigs, a potential solution for the kidney transplant shortage.

more#xenotransplantation

114 years ago

History

Josef Mengele

Josef Mengele, known as the 'Angel of Death', conducted inhumane experiments on Auschwitz inmates, had a fascination with genetics, and evaded justice until his natural death.

Miscellaneous

How do we introduce assisted dying? Experts and politicians hope someone else has the answer | Gaby Hinsliff

Prof. Chris Whitty emphasized neutrality on assisted dying, stating it is a societal decision to be made collectively.

Medicine

Annual winners' for most egregious US healthcare profiteering announced

The 2024 Shkreli awards highlight ongoing issues of profiteering and dysfunction in healthcare.

Should a 13-Year-Old Be Pressured Into Having an Abortion?

A 13-year-old's autonomy in pregnancy-related decisions presents a complex ethical dilemma for healthcare providers and parents.

#sexual-assault

Los Angeles

Beverly Hills doctor accused of rape preyed on his own employees, prosecutors say

A doctor in Beverly Hills has been charged with drugging and raping an employee, prompting police to seek other potential victims.

New York City

Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her

A former GP, Thomas Plimmer, was struck off for inappropriate behavior, including choking a woman during sex without consent during a second date.

Los Angeles

Beverly Hills doctor accused of rape preyed on his own employees, prosecutors say

A doctor in Beverly Hills has been charged with drugging and raping an employee, prompting police to seek other potential victims.

New York City

Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her

A former GP, Thomas Plimmer, was struck off for inappropriate behavior, including choking a woman during sex without consent during a second date.

more#sexual-assault

Miscellaneous

fromwww.aljazeera.com

When burning hospitals are no longer news

The world largely ignores the humanitarian crisis unfolding at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza.

Dr. Abu Safia's repeated pleas for aid remain unheard amidst ongoing Israeli attacks.

fromApaonline

What (else) do Students Want from Medical Ethics?

Focusing medical ethics education on real-world healthcare problems engages students more meaningfully than traditional theoretical approaches.

Health

Miami doctor avoided drug and alcohol testing required by a monitor, state complaint says

A Miami doctor violated his monitoring contract and continued to practice medicine despite serious concerns over alcohol and drug use.

fromwww.npr.org

Inside the operating room of a new kind of pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's transplant emphasizes the potential of genetically modified pig organs in addressing organ shortage issues, though ethical and medical concerns persist.

Miscellaneous

fromFuturism

Shop Scrutinized for Selling Human Bodies Out of a Strip Mall

Body broker operations are controversial due to regulatory gaps, as seen in the case of Med Ed Labs in Las Vegas.

US news

Dolores Madrigal, Plaintiff in Landmark Sterilization Case, Dies at 90

Dolores Madrigal's case was instrumental in exposing coercive sterilizations of Latina women, sparking vital reforms in healthcare consent practices.