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Debate simmers over when doctors should declare brain death
Thaddeus Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C, is quoted in the Oregon Public Broadcasting article: “Debate simmers over when doctors should declare brain death.”
A Tao for the Anthropocene
Steven Miles, MD, has published a new book on environmental ethics: “A Tao for the Anthropocene” to guide decisions toward living harmoniously with nature.
The Center for Bioethics mourns the passing of Donald J. Brunnquell, PhD, MA, LP
Dr. Brunnquell was a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota with a special interest in pediatric psychology and bioethics. He had been a member of the Center for Bioethics affiliate faculty since 2000 and an adjunct faculty member in the…
NJ Says Constitution Doesn't Protect Medical Aid In Dying
Thaddeus Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C, is quoted in the Law 360 article “NJ Says Constitution Doesn't Protect Medical Aid In Dying.”
Fetal Personhood and the Boundless Responsibilities of Pregnant Persons
Debra DeBruin, PhD authored the The American Journal of Bioethics commentary: “Fetal Personhood and the Boundless Responsibilities of Pregnant Persons.”
Minnesota Achieves Milestone: Over 31,000 Patients Connected To Monoclonal Antibody Treatments During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Debra DeBruin, PhD, and JP Leider, PhD, are quoted in the India Education Diary article:
“Minnesota Achieves Milestone: Over 31,000 Patients Connected To Monoclonal Antibody Treatments During The COVID-19 Pandemic.”
MN congenital syphilis cases at highest in decades
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, is quoted in the Winona Post article: “MN congenital syphilis cases at highest in decades.”
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) added to Minnesota’s newborn screening panel
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, is quoted in the MDH news release: “Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) added to Minnesota’s newborn screening panel.”
Ian Wolfe, PhD, MA, RN, HEC-C, earns promotion
Ian Wolfe, PhD, MA, RN, HEC-C, earns promotion. Congratulations to Ian Wolfe, PhD, MA, RN, HEC-C on promotion to Director of Ethics at Children's Minnesota.
Principlism and contemporary ethical considerations for providers of transgender health care
Justin M Penny DO, MA, HEC-C, co-authored the International Journal of Transgender Health article: “Principlism and contemporary ethical considerations for providers of transgender health care.”