The Bioethics Project
At Kent Place School
Tag: equality
Tag: equality
400 Years Later: Exploring the Systemic Impact of Exploitation, Medical Mistrust, and Medical Racism on the Maternal Health of Black Women in the United States
By Maya Hardy Abstract Imagine Serena Williams, a legendary athlete with 23 Grand Slam titles, facing a life threatening situation not on the tennis court, but in a hospital bed. Despite her wealth and access to the best medical care, Williams nearly died during her pregnancy due to severe complications from a blood clot in
Read MoreThe Price of Drugs: Longer and Better Lives … But at What Cost?
An Ethical Analysis of the United States Pharmaceutical Industry and Drug Pricing By Olivia Hand Abstract The pharmaceutical industry and drug crisis are very prevalent in our news today. This paper delves into the complexities of branded prescription drug pricing in the United States, challenging the common notion that branded pharmaceutical companies are solely to
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The Ethics of Intersex Surgeries
Focus on Hearts, Not Parts: The Ethics of Youth Intersex Surgeries By Naina Bhardwaj What does it mean to “do good” for a child? How much control should parents get over their children’s bodies? When is it necessary to operate on a child without their consent? These are questions raised by the issue of youth
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Ethics of Male Birth Control
His Body… His Responsibility? The Ethical Implications of New Male Birth Control Options By Sahana Kapoor Male contraception has long been an area of scientific exploration and debate, offering the potential for greater reproductive autonomy as well as sharing the burden of contraception between partners. While the focus of birth control has primarily been directed
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An Exploration of Achondroplasia Through a Surgical Lens
“Treatment” of an Identity: An Exploration of Achondroplasia Through a Surgical Lens By Elynn Chang Table of Contents Introduction Identity Achondroplasia Stakeholders Values Conclusion Introduction With a limb-lengthening treatment brochure in your hand, sitting alone in the doctor’s office you stand up and you look at yourself in the mirror. You repeatedly ask yourself, “Why
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The Ethics of Pharmaceutical Pricing
Profit vs Access: An Ethical Commentary to Pharmaceutical Pricing in Relation to Patient Access By Giordan Ismael Medical costs have been drastically increasing for many Americans. One factor that has influenced increases in the healthcare spending category is the increase of prescription drugs. Currently, there are limited regulations regarding the pricing for prescription drugs which
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