Ethics: Today's Hot Topics

• Should COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Mandatory? Some Think So   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses situations where we may see COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, January 20, 2021
• Chaotic and Failing -- Ethicist Cites COVID Vaccine Distribution   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses problems surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the United States.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, January 14, 2021
• Are COVID-19 Swab Samples a Threat to Your DNA Privacy?   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses a lawsuit regarding DNA samples used for COVID-19 testing.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, January 13, 2021
• COVID Vaccine: Keep It for the US or Share With Other Countries?   Dr Art Caplan discusses considerations for use of COVID-19 vaccines, including where they should be used and who should receive them first.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, December 15, 2020
• How Do We Balance Business Interests With Social Distancing?   We want to stop the spread of COVID-19, but social distancing and limitations could put small businesses and restaurants out of commission. How do we stay safe and keep businesses going?
  Medscape Business of Medicine, November 19, 2020
• Let's Not Get Too Excited About Having a Vaccine Really Soon   Dr Art Caplan discusses the known COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and distribution considerations and the unknown timeline for public access.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, October 27, 2020
• Why Don't White House Cooks and Housekeepers Get Contact Tracing?   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses the healthcare gaps revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of contact tracing to help protect populations that may be at high risk.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, October 22, 2020
• Trump's Health: The Public Has No Right to Know Everything   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses the laws and ethics related to sharing President Trump's health information and whether the public really has a right to this information.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, October 13, 2020
• Do Docs Have an Obligation to Fight COVID Misinformation?   With so much potentially dangerous information circulating about the virus, healthcare professionals have a responsibility to push back with facts, says bioethicist Art Caplan.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, September 28, 2020
• Is It Professional for Docs to Post Their Bathing Suit Photos?   Dr Art Caplan discusses the use of social media and professionalism issues for healthcare workers.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, September 08, 2020
• Who in the US Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First?   Dr Art Caplan discusses which groups in the United States should be first to receive a vaccine for COVID-19 when it becomes available.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, August 27, 2020
• Are We Entitled to Know Presidential Candidates' Health Info?   Dr Art Caplan discusses the importance of transparency regarding the health of presidential candidates.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, August 17, 2020
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Is Our Priority Speed or Safety?   Dr Art Caplan discusses what our priorities should be when developing a vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, August 10, 2020
• Is Reopening Worth the Risk to People's Lives During COVID-19?   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses how to balance health and liberty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, August 03, 2020
• COVID-19: When to Wear a Mask and When You Don't Have To   Dr Art Caplan says there are right times and wrong times to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, July 27, 2020
• Keep Our Controversial Statues: We Can Learn From Them   Dr Art Caplan discusses the removal of historic statues and suggests what can be done to use these monuments to learn from the past.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, July 20, 2020
• Parents Shouldn't Post Their Child's DNA Online -- Keep It Private   Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses why parents should not post their children's genetic information on public online sites.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, July 15, 2020
• Should We Chemically Castrate Sex Offenders to Prevent More Abuse?   Bioethicist Art Caplan explains why laws requiring such treatments for those convicted of abusing minors are probably ineffective.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, June 30, 2020
• If You Refuse to Distance, You Should Bypass Care if You Get Ill   Should those who willfully risk the public safety of others during the COVID-19 pandemic volunteer to be the last to receive healthcare? Bioethicist Art Caplan weighs in.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, June 16, 2020
• Pro Sports Must Resume; Society Needs It at This Time   Dr Art Caplan tells why restarting sporting events is a necessary step that society should take, while paying attention to safety considerations for both fans and athletes.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, June 08, 2020