History
This foundational ethical code pledges to "first, do no harm."
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
This 1997 movie warns against a "genetic caste system" (and we watched it in fall term!)
What is Gattaca?
This Oregon Act, enacted in 1997, allows terminally ill adults to access medication to end their own life.
What is the Oregon Death With Dignity Act?
This study led to major reforms in research ethics due to unfair treatment of men with syphilis.
What is the Tuskegee Syphilis Study?
This principle requires physicians to act in ways that promote the good of others.
What is beneficence?
This Code was formed in the wake of WWII to set out ethical guidelines for human experimentation and research.
What is the Nuremburg Code?
This novel, published in 1932, inspired the phrase "test tube baby."
What is Brave New World?
This technology allows scientists to modify DNA sequences and has sparked debates about "designer babies."
What is CRISPR?
This young girl, declared brain-dead in California, was moved to New Jersey to remain on mechanical ventilation at her parent's request.
Who was Jahi McMath?
When doctors ensure that patients are aware of the benefits, risks, and alternatives to a particular medical procedure.
What is informed consent?
This early physician discussed the conflicts between theory and medical practice, and dissected (primarily) apes to understand human anatomy.
Who is Galen?
This popular 2022 show explores the question of neurotechnology and it's use in the corporate world through the story of four individuals who have "innies" and "outies."
What is Severance?
This legal document allows a person to outline their medical treatment preferences if they become unable to communicate
What is an Advanced Directive?
This African-American woman was not informed that her cells would be used in research.
Who is Henrietta Lacks?
When deciding how to allocate organs for transplantation, this principle is concerned with ensuring fairness.
What is justice?
This committee, formed in Seattle in the 1960's, was tasked with deciding how to allocate kidney dialysis treatment.
Who is the God Squad?
This 2004 novel, later adapted as a movie, follows the story of two sisters; one with leukemia, and one conceived using PGD as a bone marrow match.
What is My Sister's Keeper?
This procedure implants animal tissue, organs, etc. into humans for medical use.
What is xenotransplantation?
This woman's story and subsequent legal battle led to conversations around end-of-life wishes and a patient's ability to refuse or withdrawal life-saving treatment.
Who was Terri Schiavo?
When doctors make medical decisions for patients, overriding their autonomy.
What is paternalism?
This is the year that the American Medical Association (AMA) formed its first code of ethics.
When was 1874?
This 2002 movie alludes to the 'worth' society can place on individuals and their physical beings.
What is Dirty Pretty Things?
This standard of death, while discussed by philosophers and ethicists, has not been accepted as a legal standard of death.
What is the consciousness/higher brain standard?
This scientist genetically-altered three embryos in an attempt to reduce transmission of HIV and misled medical providers into implanting the embryos.
Who is He Jiankui?
When doctors attempt to gain an individual's agreement or understanding without seeking informed consent. This can be used in pediatric cases.
What is assent?