The Bioethics Project
At Kent Place School
Tag: bioethics
Tag: bioethics
The Ethics of Cosmetic Surgery in Relation to Autonomy
The Ethical Implications of Cosmetic Surgery and Autonomy Under the Beauty Industry By Olivia Santoro Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Introduction to Cosmetic Surgery Effect of Beauty Standards on Women Impact of Cosmetic Surgery on Mental Health Is purely aesthetic cosmetic surgery ethical if it can result in unintended or long-term harm to the patient?
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Prioritization for Organ Allocation
Rewarding Reciprocity: The Ethical Implications of Organ Allocation By Sophia Brandstaedter This research paper explores the ethical implications of organ allocation. Due to an organ shortage crisis, where the number of organs needed exceeds the number of organs donated, each country has developed a policy determining who gets priority for receiving this scarce resource. This
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School-Based Mental Health Services
A School’s Responsibility in Providing Mental Health Support By Cece Reali Exploring the benefits of mental health services through a public health perspective, this paper addresses a school’s responsibility to provide mental health treatment services and asks larger questions such as, “How can/should schools provide and distribute resources like mental health services to those who
Read MoreEducating the Public During a Pandemic
“Educating the Public During a Pandemic”: The Role and Responsibility of the CDC By Alexandra Sinins ’22 The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly expanded the public’s knowledge about the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the United States government agency responsible for public health. Society knows about the CDC related to their announcements about the coronavirus, its
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2021 Virtual Bioethics Symposium
Non-KPS Members: Register to Attend the Event Here 2021 Bioethics Symposium Schedule Tuesday, April 20th Learn more about each presentation here Opening Presentation (9:30-9:45 a.m.) Bioethics Scholar Sessions (9:50 – 10:35 a.m.) An Ethical Examination of the Obligations of Governments Locally and Globally for the Health of Citizens Life-Changing Technologies and their Ethical Implications: IVF and CRISPR
Read MoreEthical Implications of Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome
History Repeating Itself : Is Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome Ushering in 21st Century Eugenics? By Sami Sharp This research paper explores the ethical implications of prenatal screening for Down Syndrome. Through researching the growth of prenatal screening in healthcare services internationally I identified the key stakeholders involved including genetic counselors, parents, Down Syndrome and
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Should Athletes Test for Gene Doping?
Testing for Gene Doping: A Necessity or Invasion of Privacy? By Tara Balan For decades now, athletes have been using numerous techniques to enhance their performance in competitions. While the most common approach was to use drugs that increased muscle capacity or decreased recovery time, technology has advanced in our brave new world to find
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Gene-editing for HIV and AIDS
The Genetic Playground: The Ethical and Religious Implications of Gene-Editing for HIV and AIDS By Elizabeth Wyshner The question of what are the ethical and religious implications of using gene-editing technologies to eliminate diseases such as HIV/AIDS is highly debated in bioethics, with strong arguments both for and against. However, main sources fail to look
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Autonomous Robots in Pediatric Surgery
In “Good” Hands? The Ramifications of Using Autonomous Robots in Pediatric Surgery By Shefali Kamilla In the past decade, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been rapidly flooding the healthcare industry. These technological advancements are so prevalent in healthcare that robots have the potential to be involved in high-risk, life-threatening situations. Specifically surgical
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