While other states (notably Maine, New Jersey, and New Mexico) are working toward legalizing medical aid in dying; Montana is moving toward delegalizing it.
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, the House voted to legislatively overrule the 2009 Baxter decision.
"Black women are marginalized again, even as they seek medical care. Their health suffers under systemic racism, exacerbated by sexism." @michelebgoodwin paints a picture of biases in healthcare disproportionately affecting black women. #bioethics
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This week on #EthicsTalk, Dr. Nancy Krieger of @HarvardChanSPH discusses #COVID19, population health and its impact on historical injustices and structural racism. @JournalofEthics https://bit.ly/2Hu4qPc
"Data encompasses problems that can occur when machine learning is trained on bias...AI applications in healthcare often involve robots working with humans." @OliviaGoldhill discusses how developers think about responsibility and machines. #bioethics
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"Black mothers are often not listened to when they report signs of possible complications of pregnancy and birth...traumatic birthing experiences are so common that 1/4 of Black women report disrespect and abuse in the hospital." #bioethics
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Women's lack of consent raises many questions regarding reproductive ethics. A review of medical records has revealed allegations that a healthcare provider performed procedures that were not fully understood or wanted by detained immigrants. #bioethics
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