Ethics: Today's Hot Topics

• Medical Error Shouldn't Be a Criminal Act: Here's What's Better   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses the implications of the RaDonda Vaught case, and calls for an organization that can investigate incidents and recommend changes to prevent them in the future.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, May 18, 2022
• Medicare Is Right Not to Pay for Costly Alzheimer's Drug: Ethicist   Prof Art Caplan discusses Medicare's decision on paying for the use of the Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, May 11, 2022
• Our Biggest Mistakes During the COVID-19 Pandemic   Bioethicist Art Caplan shares his list of mistakes made and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, May 04, 2022
• It's Dangerous to Deny the CDC's Right to Mandate Masks   Prof Art Caplan discusses the end of mask mandates and provides guidance for moving forward for the safety of all.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, April 28, 2022
• COVID-19: The Sadness of Dying Alone -- What Can We Do?   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses the tragedy of people dying alone, especially during COVID, and how we should change that.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, April 18, 2022
• Should Unvaccinated People Be Allowed to Get Organ Transplants?   Professor Art Caplan discusses considerations for including COVID-19 vaccination status as a requirement for transplantation.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, April 14, 2022
• Yes, Russian Docs Should Be Shut Out of Medical Associations   Bioethicist Art Caplan, PhD, tells why he sides with the European Society of Cardiology on its decision to suspend membership of Russian and Belarus members over the events in Ukraine.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, March 21, 2022
• Pharma Should Stop Doing Business in Russia, Says Ethicist As many businesses show support for Ukraine by halting business with Russia, this ethicist tells why pharmaceutical companies should do the same.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, March 11, 2022
• Only Physicians Should Grant Vaccine Exemptions, Says Ethicist   Professor Art Caplan discusses vaccine mandates and who should have the ability to grant exemptions.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, March 09, 2022
• How Can We Finally Say Goodbye to COVID? Here's the Way   Professor Art Caplan discusses a three-pronged strategy to attempt to return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, March 02, 2022
• Unconsented Pelvic Exams Still Occur: Why Don't They Stop?   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses recent legislation proposed to prohibit nonconsensual pelvic examinations.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, February 23, 2022
• Should the Unvaccinated Pay More for Their Healthcare?   Professor Art Caplan debates whether unvaccinated individuals should have higher insurance premiums.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, January 18, 2022
• Stop Gloating Over COVID Deaths Among Anti-Vaxxers   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses how supporting and encouraging safe behaviors during COVID-19 doesn't include gloating if someone dies after refusing the vaccine or spreading false information.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, January 05, 2022
• Will Dr Oz's COVID Views Hurt or Help His Senate Run?   Professor Art Caplan discusses considerations and challenges for Dr Oz as he runs for a Pennsylvania Senate seat.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, January 03, 2022
• White House Doc Knew Trump Had COVID: What's His Duty to Warn?   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses the ethical decisions involved in the sharing of the president's health information, particularly regarding COVID-19 test results.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, December 22, 2021
• Should We Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines for Children?   Professor Art Caplan says vaccine mandates for children go a bit too far.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, December 16, 2021
• Loss of License for Docs Giving False COVID Info: Yes or No?   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses the need to remove licenses from physicians who spread false information.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, November 01, 2021
• No One Should Die Alone: Changing End-of-Life Care During COVID   Professor Art Caplan discusses end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to ensure that no one dies alone.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, October 26, 2021
• It’s Okay for Docs to Refuse to Treat Unvaccinated Patients   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses the ethics of deciding not to treat patients who have willingly rejected COVID-19 vaccinations.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, October 13, 2021
• Forget Privacy; Vaccine Passports Are Sorely Needed   Professor Art Caplan says it is time for the US to distribute vaccination cards, despite calls citing violation of privacy.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, October 04, 2021