New Sadler Scholars; abortion miscoding; resisting anti-immigration law; poor medical interpretation; Johnston elected
May 31, 2023
Hastings Welcomes 6 New Sadler Scholars Doctoral Students from Underrepresented Groups
The 2023-24 cohort are in fields such as population health, social ethics, and sociology. “The Sadler Scholars represent the next generation of bioethics,” says Hastings Center senior research scholar Nancy Berlinger, who designed this initiative. Read more.
Miscoding Medical Records to Conceal Abortion Legal Risks for Clinicians and Hospital Systems Assessed
A new commentary considers the legal risks that physicians and health care facilities may incur when they miscode patients’ medical records to conceal an abortion. The essay, published in JAMA, is co-authored by Danielle Pacia, a research associate at The Hastings Center. Read the commentary.
Johnston Elected to International Association of Bioethics Board Facilitating Global Exchange of Ideas
Senior research scholar Josephine Johnston was elected to the board of the International Association of Bioethics. Vardit Ravitsky, who will become Hastings Center president in September, serves as vice president of the organization. Read more.
Resisting Florida's Anti-Immigration Law; Inadequate Medical Interpretation From Hastings Bioethics Forum
“Bioethicists and Health Care Institutions Must Act Against Florida’s Anti-Immigrant Law.” SB 1718, which will take effect on July 1, will undermine the mission—and core identity—of nonprofit hospitals, write Mark Kuczewski and Kenneth Goodman, who suggest several actions. Read their essay.
“Medical Interpretation in the U.S. Is Inadequate and Harming Patients.” Hospitals’ medical interpretation services have failed to keep up with growth of patients with limited English proficiency. Harms include delayed emergency care for children, an increase in medical errors and health care costs, and a decrease in care quality and patient satisfaction, write Riya Dahima, Melinda Luo, and Vrushali Dhongade. Read their essay.
The Hastings Center seeks to ensure responsible health and science policy and practice. We work to secure the wisest possible use of emerging technologies and fair, compassionate, and just health care for people across their lifespan.
We strongly value your privacy and would never sell, give, or otherwise share your information. Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
