Historically, philosophers have studied ethical theories that focused on how we make decisions based on what is morally right or wrong. But a somewhat newer branch known as care ethics, approaches ...

The field of medical ethics was developed primarily for the benefit of the patient. From birth control to end-of-life care, medicine is fraught with ethical concerns. A clear understanding of the ...

Michael Allen is a biology major with a minor in public health. He is a 2025-26 health care ethics intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Views are his own. I’ve ...

Abstract: America is undergoing a demographic revolution, with a rapidly aging population blessed with greater longevity. While this is a triumph of modern medicine, it also presents an unprecedented ...

Krista Gorham is a public health science major with minors in biology and studio art, and she is a 2024-25 health care ethics intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University ...

While we continue to assess regulatory reforms that apply to all health care organizations and some that apply to private equity owners, we must find ways to incorporate clear fiduciary duties and ...

The World Medical Association (WMA), the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM), the International Council of Nurses (ICN), and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), ...

Ethics in healthcare isn’t just theory—it’s the backbone of trust, safety, and patient-centered care. From informed consent to health literacy, clinicians can weave ethical principles into every ...

As child care costs outpace wages, more families are facing difficult decisions about whether to scale back work in order to care for loved ones. Caregiving remains the top reason women ages 25-54 ...