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Because of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Services (ERDs), anyone who delivers their baby at a Catholic hospital will be unable to receive tubal ligation for contraceptive purposes at the hospital, regardless of any prior arrangements.
Obtaining informed consent in the medical setting concerns whether enough information has been disclosed to the patient and whether they can comprehend the risks of a procedure. Yet, a significant challenge to obtaining informed consent now emerges in the context of transformative experiences.
Legally preventing providers from practicing and providing gender-affirming care to their patients is unethical, and may have serious implications for health care providers who wish for nothing more than to fulfill their vocations to the best of their abilities.
A Focus on Sustainability Policy at SCU
The importance of academic institutions in shaping the societal narrative is increasingly showcased by constant media exposure and continuous requests for social commentary. This case study outlines effective methodologies of leadership, ethics, and change management within an organization, for the purpose of motivating and engaging stakeholders to empathize with and carry out a shared directive.
How might news platforms and products ensure that ethical journalism on chronic issues is not drowned out by the noise of runaway political news cycles?
A Tech Ethics Case Study
Ethical questions arise in interactions among students, instructors, administrators, and providers of AI tools.
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Internet Ethics: Views From Silicon Valley
Internet Ethics Director Irina Raicu comments on privacy, big data, access, and other issues.