Countering threats to academic freedom, AI & health care, nominiate a physician
September 14, 2023
Countering Threats to Academic Freedom Global Problem Requires "Doubling Down on Ethics"
There is a global pattern of declining academic freedom, often driven by powerful political interference with core functions of academic communities, states a new paper in the Journal of Medical Ethics coauthored by Hastings Center President Vardit Ravitsky. The paper argues that countering threats to academic freedom requires doubling down on ethics, specifically standards of justice and fairness in pursuing knowledge. Read more.
Can AI Improve Health Care for Everyone? Despite Obstacles, AI Can Help Address Disparities
A Hastings Center event yesterday explored the potential of AI systems to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research and even to bring better and fairer health care for all. The problem of biased “junk data” fed into AI systems is real and must be corrected. But there is reason to hope that AI can help address disparities. The event featured Dr. Nicol Turner Lee of The Brookings Institute and Dr. Danielle Whicher of Mathematica, and it was moderated by Hastings Center senior research scholar Josephine Johnston. Watch the event.
Nominate an Outstanding Physician Awards for End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care Leadership
Nominations are open for awards that recognize six physiciansfor providing outstanding care to patients nearing the end of life. The awards are given by The Hastings Center and the Cunniff-Dixon Foundation. Learn more and nominate a physician.
Upcoming Events
The Future of Bioethics: Challenges, Visions and Opportunities, with Hastings Center President Vardit Ravitsky. September 28.
Valuing Older Adults by Creating Housing Options, with Hastings Center senior research scholar Nancy Berlinger. October 6.
Genetics/AI/Big Data: Impact on Maternal and Child Health, National Academy of Medicine annual meeting, with Hastings Center President Vardit Ravitsky. October 8.
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