Jonathan Kwan is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at New York University Abu Dhabi and was previously the Markkula Center’s Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics. Views ...

Most professions have a code of ethics which provides guidance regarding the scope of practice and the boundaries for practicing within a profession. The code is enforceable as well as aspirational.

Author discusses the ethics of disclosing the cost of treatments to patients before prescribing them and weighing financial risk vs medical care. The practice of medicine requires high moral standards ...

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 ...

Conceptual frameworks drawn from theories that have shaped the study of ethics over centuries can help us recognize and describe ethical issues when we encounter them. In this way, a basic grasp of ...

A social work leader praises their principal social worker for her positive impact on families and the empowering work ...

In contrast to the customary emphasis on the moral and social authoritarianism of “puritans” in New England, Hall calls attention to themes and practices such as “equity” (justice, fairness), “consent ...

We are now in a pivotal time of virtual medicine and online influence where stakeholders, including those with cancer and their HCPs, interact in a broader digital environment, with conversations ...

Concerns about the misrepresentation in the media of South Africa’s vulnerable communities are frequently attributed to a fragmented media landscape constrained by limited resources. In South Africa, ...