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Is Philosophy Dead? Far From It, Charles Weijer Oct 2010

Is Philosophy Dead? Far From It, Charles Weijer

Charles Weijer

No abstract provided.


Rotman Institute Opening, Joseph Rotman, Janice Deakin, Jane Maienschein, Charles Weijer, Philip Kitcher Oct 2010

Rotman Institute Opening, Joseph Rotman, Janice Deakin, Jane Maienschein, Charles Weijer, Philip Kitcher

Charles Weijer

No abstract provided.


Ethics, Economics And The Regulation And Adoption Of New Medical Devices: Case Studies In Pelvic Floor Surgery, Sue Ross, Charles Weijer, Amiram Gafni, Ariel Ducey, Carmen Thompson, Rene Lafreniere Aug 2010

Ethics, Economics And The Regulation And Adoption Of New Medical Devices: Case Studies In Pelvic Floor Surgery, Sue Ross, Charles Weijer, Amiram Gafni, Ariel Ducey, Carmen Thompson, Rene Lafreniere

Charles Weijer

BACKGROUND: Concern has been growing in the academic literature and popular media about the licensing, introduction and adoption of surgical devices before full effectiveness and safety evidence is available to inform clinical practice. Our research will seek empirical survey evidence about the roles, responsibilities, and information and policy needs of the key stakeholders in the introduction into clinical practice of new surgical devices for pelvic floor surgery, in terms of the underlying ethical principals involved in the economic decision-making process, using the example of pelvic floor procedures.

METHODS/DESIGN: Our study involves three linked case studies using, as examples, selected pelvic …


Conceptual Problems In Research Ethics, Charles Weijer Mar 2010

Conceptual Problems In Research Ethics, Charles Weijer

Charles Weijer

This poster addresses these issues:
• What good is medical research?
• What is owed to the study subject?
• When is research risk acceptable?
• How should we conduct research in developing countries?
• How should we conduct research involving communities?


Ethics In Conduct Of Trials In Developing Countries, Charles Weijer Mar 2010

Ethics In Conduct Of Trials In Developing Countries, Charles Weijer

Charles Weijer

No abstract provided.