As the human tragedy unfolds in Gaza and the surrounding region, characterized by unparalleled levels of destruction and suffering, the plight of hospitals, patients, and healthcare providers has garnered widespread attention in international media. The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health has emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that “The practice of […]
War tests the fundamental ethical obligations of medical practice. In the middle of conflicts, it can be difficult for physicians to be fair and equitable while providing treatment that offers benefits, avoids harm, and respects the wishes of individual patients. In the decades-long struggle between Israel and its neighbours, these principles have been tested many […]
This editorial can be found in the February 2024 issue of the American Journal of Bioethics. Three thousand belligerents, mostly belonging to the military arm of Hamas, stormed Southern Israel on October 7th, 2023. Along with 3,000 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza, these belligerents invaded roughly 22 Israeli villages, towns, and military posts. As […]
This editorial can be found in the February 2024 issue of the American Journal of Bioethics. Once anesthetized, patients are inherently “compliant” with surgical interventions because they can no longer intervene on their own behalf. In their target article, Minkoff et al. reasonably predict that the loss of a legal right to abortion will likely lead […]
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