[Skip to Content]
Upstate Medical University Logo

Latest Bioethics News

Why Treat a Baby Killer?

Why Treat a Baby Killer?

March 1, 2011

Moments after the helicopter landed at Upstate University Hospital, Adam Theall...

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

March 1, 2011

Would it surprise you to know that samples of your blood and tissues may be...

Pandemic Flu and Hospital Visiting Hours

Pandemic Flu and Hospital Visiting Hours

January 1, 2010

H1N1 flu dominated the news in recent months. While the current tide of...

Solidarity and Lessons Learned

Solidarity and Lessons Learned

January 1, 2010

Arguably better from an ethical, and pragmatic, perspective would be...

Is there an Ethical Obligation to be Vaccinated?

Is there an Ethical Obligation to be Vaccinated?

January 1, 2010

The New York State Health Department's attempt at mandatory healthcare worker...

Should We Send Illegal Immigrants Back Home when they Seek Medical Care?
Sept 30

Should We Send Illegal Immigrants Back Home when they Seek Medical Care?

October 1, 2009

Also: three myths about the ethics of health care reform, Paying physicians to...

When Parents Say No to Medical Treatment for their Children

When Parents Say No to Medical Treatment for their Children

May 1, 2009

Also: Ethics consult FAQs and President's council on Bioethics

Dying Patients

Dying Patients

December 1, 2008

Also: the FDA, Unproven drugs, The costs of health insurance.

Multifetal Reduction A Passionless Term for a Passion-filled Issue

Multifetal Reduction A Passionless Term for a Passion-filled Issue

December 1, 2008

Also: NYC diabetes registry and Mental health parity.

Drug Money: Ethical Implications of Pharmaceutical Influence

Drug Money: Ethical Implications of Pharmaceutical Influence

January 1, 2008

Also: Gifts to clinicians and Restricting physician's duty hours.

Top