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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
"The Relevant History And Medical And Ethical Future Viability Of Xenotransplantation", Morgan Janes
"The Relevant History And Medical And Ethical Future Viability Of Xenotransplantation", Morgan Janes
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
Xenotransplantation, the transplantation of organs or tissues from one species to another, presents a complex nexus of medical, ethical, and cultural considerations. In this article, we delve into the multifaceted landscape of xenotransplantation, beginning with a thorough examination of its relevant historical trajectory. From early experiments to recent advancements, we chart the evolution of this field, setting the stage for a nuanced discussion. We then confront the central issue: the true medical viability of xenotransplantation and the looming specter of operative risk. By scrutinizing the ethical dilemmas inherent in xenotransplantation through a multicultural lens, we illuminate the diverse perspectives that …
The Ethicality Of Gene Alteration In Human Embryos, Alyssa Scudder
The Ethicality Of Gene Alteration In Human Embryos, Alyssa Scudder
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
No abstract provided.
Black Lips Don't Turn Blue: A Womanist Critique Of Discriminatory Language In Medical Education, Alison Lawrence
Black Lips Don't Turn Blue: A Womanist Critique Of Discriminatory Language In Medical Education, Alison Lawrence
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
This paper examines race and gender inequities in healthcare as it pertains to the unequal presentation of descriptors of illness in medical textbooks. The author adopts a womanist perspective to criticize the use of the white male body as the standard for all patients, which causes signs and symptoms in women and people of color to be dismissed as less important. Following an analysis of normalizing language in current medical texts as well as its consequences for patients, the author calls for a system-wide shift to more inclusive, intersectional medical education that not only acknowledges differences among patient groups, but …
Pandemics: Expediting Medications Through The Trial Period For The Greater Good, Lauren Raike
Pandemics: Expediting Medications Through The Trial Period For The Greater Good, Lauren Raike
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
This paper attempts to address the concern of rushing medications, specifically vaccines, to market during a global pandemic. The FDA has a very rigorous process that medications go through in order to be put on the market and while it is very effective in making medications safe, it takes a very long time to get that approval. During a widespread pandemic like COVID-19, access to a medication that would slow the spread of a virus would save countless lives and the economies of countries worldwide. This paper looks into the specific process the FDA uses to put medicine on the …
Healthcare Systems In Ethiopia, Hawarit Mohammed
Healthcare Systems In Ethiopia, Hawarit Mohammed
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
No abstract provided.
Disease Mongering: How Sickness Sells, Vanessa C. Iroegbulem
Disease Mongering: How Sickness Sells, Vanessa C. Iroegbulem
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
“Disease mongering” is the practice of widening diagnostic boundaries of an illness and promoting their public awareness to expand the markets for treatment and to increase profits. This tactic typically used by pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment manufacturers, insurance companies, and even some doctors and patient groups, has become a great concern. Disease mongering has since increased in parallel with “medicalization,” which attempts to label normal human conditions as medical problems, thus becoming the subject of medical study, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment. This paper first seeks to examine how an increasing amount of life’s natural conditions and ailments are being seen …
Health For All: Using Utilitarianism To Require Childhood Vaccinations, Hannah Vercellotti
Health For All: Using Utilitarianism To Require Childhood Vaccinations, Hannah Vercellotti
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
In the last few decades, many parents have chosen not to vaccinate their children against serious infectious diseases. In seeking exemptions, they often cite conflicting religious beliefs and fear of risks. Using the principle of utilitarianism, this paper argues that despite parents' cited religious beliefs and concerns about risks, state laws should require all children to get vaccinated unless doing so would cause direct harm to the child’s health. Adopting this mandate would ensure that the maximum number of people would benefit from immunity to serious and deadly diseases.
Ethical Dilemma Of Alzheimer's Disease And Informed Consent, Daenia La Rodé
Ethical Dilemma Of Alzheimer's Disease And Informed Consent, Daenia La Rodé
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
No abstract provided.
Ethics And Cost-Effectiveness Of Naloxone, Allison Groch
Ethics And Cost-Effectiveness Of Naloxone, Allison Groch
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
This essay discusses the ethical components involved with using, distributing, and making naloxone readily available for reversing opioid overdoses. The cost-effectiveness of naloxone is also discussed as a reason why naloxone should be widely used in order to help fight the opioid epidemic.
The Ethical Issues Of Dumping Electronic Waste In India, Krista E. Dawson
The Ethical Issues Of Dumping Electronic Waste In India, Krista E. Dawson
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
Electronic waste, also referred to as “e-waste,” is all waste made from electronic products such as computers, mobile phones, digital music players, refrigerators, washing machines, and TV’s (Pinto, 2008). There is e-waste produced in the manufacturing process as well as the final disposal of the product. Although developed countries consume most electronics, it is increasingly common for countries that are still developing to possess electronic goods (Larrdis, 2011). Use of technology and connection to worldwide networking is a huge step for the progress of these countries, but having gained a “part” of the developed world without the associated infrastructure to …
Presumed Versus Explicit Consent In Regards To Organ Donation, Natalie A. Lamy
Presumed Versus Explicit Consent In Regards To Organ Donation, Natalie A. Lamy
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
No abstract provided.
Embryonic Stem Cell Research, The Ethics, And The Alternatives, Ben Rudy
Embryonic Stem Cell Research, The Ethics, And The Alternatives, Ben Rudy
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
No abstract provided.