Community health centers, Russia's research ethics, nursing awards nominations, female sterilization, energy giants' philanthropy
September 22, 2022
National Study Launched on Community Health Centers
New Hastings Center Project
The Hastings Center has launched a national study of nonprofit community health centers in the United States to learn about and the describe the nature and extent of the ethical challenges arising in primary care clinics serving diverse low-income communities facing health care barriers. Supported by the Greenwall Foundation’s Making a Difference grants program, the project is led by Hastings Center research scholars Carolyn P. Neuhaus and Nancy Berlinger. Read more.
Is Russia's Research Ethics Culture Reliable? Fallout from Ukraine War Could Aggravate Longstanding Problems
Before its invasion of Ukraine, Russia was a major player in global clinical trials. But weaknesses in the culture of research ethics predate the war, contributing to hard questions about Russia’s future role in the global clinical research community, finds a new article in Ethics & Human Research. Read the article.
Nominate an Outstanding Nurse The 2023 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Nursing Awards
Nominations are open for the 2023 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Nursing Awards. Prizes of $25,000 each will go to three nurses who provide outstanding end-of-life care, based on compassionate service and merit. Learn more.
Female Sterilization Post-Dobbs; Oil Spills & Medical Ethics From Hastings Bioethics Forum
“Requests for Sterilization, Abortion Bans, and Reproductive Justice.” Ever since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, doctors have reported increased demand for sterilization. This raises several ethical issues concerning reproductive justice. Read the essay.
“Philanthropy is not Enough: Oil and Gas Giants Must Consider Medical Ethics.” Oil and gas giants that enter developing nations routinely offset the environmental and health risks they pose by making charitable investments. Are they sufficient? Do the funds go where they are needed? Answering these questions raise ethical issues that need greater attention. Read the essay.
Upcoming Events
"Ethical & Regulatory Considerations in Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials: Patient Selection, Equity in Access, & Wait Listing," with Hastings Center research scholar Karen Maschke. September 29.
"What Do Physicians Want from Leadership?" with Hastings Center research scholar Nancy Berlinger. October 5.
"How I Became Disabled" with Hastings Center senior advisor and fellow Rosemarie Garland-Thomson. October .6
"Housing & Health Equity for Older Adults: Findings from the Covid-19 RECAPP Report, with Hastings Center research scholar Nancy Berlinger. October. 6.
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