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Episode 213 - Tuesday 8 April 2025 This week we speak about the life issues with Dr Xavier Symons, a Bioethicist and Philosopher. Dr Symons is currently the Director of the Plunkett Centre for Ethics. Dr Symons does a deep dive into what makes life worth living from the perspective of Catholic Tradition. This is an episode not to miss! – The Show is on the following Platforms: Television: TV Maria: tvmaria.ph Radio Platforms: Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM): www.voc.org.au (Live at 8pm on Tuesdays) Radio Maria Australia: https://www.radiomaria.org.au/ Social Media: @thecatholictoolboxshow Facebook & Instagram – Partners: Parousia: www.parousiamedia.com EWTN Asia Pacific: www.ewtnasiapacific.com – SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www.thecatholictoolboxshow.com Get your copy of "The Art of Practical Catholicism" by George Manassa: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-art-of-practical-catholicism-your-faith-guide-george-manassa-paperback/ Get your copy of "The Art of Practical Catholicism 2" by George Manassa: https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-art-of-practical-catholicism-2-your-faith-guide-george-manassa-paperback/ Book George Manassa to speak at your parish or event now: https://www.parousiamedia.com/george-manassa/ --- DISCLAIMER This Episode does not count as Medical, Psychological or professional advice. All the contents within the parameters of this episode are simply the personal views of the host and guest(s) and any personal advice reflected should always be verified by your relevant professional. In no way is this a substitute for seeking any professional advice and we urge that you seek relevant professional attention at any stage. Please seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health or other professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this episode or read on any online media. If you are experiencing any emergencies please call 000 or if you need assistance call 13 11 14 within Australia or your national emergency service.

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Christine Grady is out. Once heralded as the nation's chief bioethicist at HHS, she was quietly given the option of retirement or reassignment. Grady's legacy isn't in what she prevented but in what she allowed. While married to Anthony Fauci, she stood silently as he trampled the very ethical standards she helped write...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Christine Grady is out. Once heralded as the nation's chief bioethicist at HHS, she was quietly given the option of retirement or reassignment. Grady's legacy isn't in what she prevented but in what she allowed. While married to Anthony Fauci, she stood silently as he trampled the very ethical standards she helped write...

WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. ROBERT MALONE - the original “inventor” of mRNA technology for vaccines, Physician, Scientist, Bioethicist and and author of the books "Lies My Gov't Told Me: And the Better Future Coming" and latest book: “PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order” SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/RWMaloneMD SUBSTACK: https://www.malone.news/ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. ROBERT MALONE - the original “inventor” of mRNA technology for vaccines, Physician, Scientist, Bioethicist and and author of the books "Lies My Gov't Told Me: And the Better Future Coming" and latest book: “PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order” SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/RWMaloneMD SUBSTACK: https://www.malone.news/ BLM Plaza in DC dismantled after 5 years as bill threatens to withhold city’s funding Rashida Tlaib becomes lone House lawmaker opposing cracking down on Mexican cartels' border tunnel system Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is bioethics? How do we deal with all of the misinformation and disinformation in the realm of public health? What are some of the silver linings we can look to? Expert Evan the bioethicist is here to answer those questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with L. Syd Johnson, PhD

How long would you like to live, and could science and technology make it possible?  Longevity science aims to extend our healthy years through advancements in CRISPR, cellular reprogramming, and drug development. While private companies and philanthropists invest heavily in these innovations, should the government be responsible for funding these efforts? Those who say yes to government funding say that longevity research could revolutionize public health, keep aging populations productive in the workforce, and reduce the economic burden of age-related illnesses. Those opposed to public funding of longevity science say that true life extension beyond a decade might be unachievable, and it will take years before results are measurable. They argue that when and if these advances become available, they may only be for a smaller, affluent population. They also argue that long-known behavior choices like good nutrition and sleep should be adopted by all now, instead of chasing uncertain longevity advancements.     With this context, we debate the question: Could Longevity Science Extend Your Health Span By Decades? Should the Government Fund It?   Arguing Yes: Peter Diamandis, Founder and Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation; Announced the XPRIZE Healthspan Competiton; Author of "Longevity Guidebook"    Arguing No: Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Bioethicist; Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania  Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A cosy cottage with warming fireplaces, comfort food, crime dramas on tv: Matthew Sweet and guests discuss art, literature and drama that are comfortable to engage with and how difficulty, a dedication to campaigning or the reading of Nietzsche might disrupt this. Does a theatre critic tell audiences they are in for a thought provoking show? And what role does it play in social and politial thinking today? Our guests include: Deborah Sugg Ryan, writer and broadcaster and Professor Emerita of Design History at the University of Portsmouth. Sir Alexander McCall Smith prolific author of the best selling Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. Bioethicist and Fellow of the British Academy Tom Shakespeare Theatre Critic Susannah Clapp. Philosopher and Nietzsche expert Hugo Drochon.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. ROBERT MALONE - the original “inventor” of mRNA technology for vaccines, Physician, Scientist, Bioethicist and and author of the books "Lies My Gov't Told Me: And the Better Future Coming"  and latest book: “PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order” SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/RWMaloneMD SUBSTACK: https://www.malone.news/ POLITICO: Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - TREVOR MATICH - WMAL's Commanders Analyst to react to the game last night WASHINGTON POST: The ‘grimy' Eagles show the Commanders who's in charge of the NFC East GOP sues Bucks County for counting undated mail ballots in Pa. Senate race Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, November 16, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. ROBERT MALONE - the original “inventor” of mRNA technology for vaccines, Physician, Scientist, Bioethicist and and author of the books "Lies My Gov't Told Me: And the Better Future Coming"  and latest book: “PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order” SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/RWMaloneMD SUBSTACK: https://www.malone.news/ POLITICO: Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, November 16, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interviewer info Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia and their care partners. She owns an LPAA-focused private practice and specializes in working with people with aphasia, dysarthria, and other neurogenic conditions. She has worked in acute hospital, skilled nursing, and continuum of care settings. Prior to becoming an SLP, Lyssa was a public radio journalist, editor, and podcast producer. In this episode, Lyssa Rome interviews Elissa Larkin about her work to increase communication access within her hospital system via communication partner training programs and her dual role as a speech-language pathologist and bioethicist. Guest info Elissa Larkin, M.S., CCC-SLP, HEC-C is a Bioethicist and Research Speech-Language Pathologist at the Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Elissa earned her Master of Science in Communication Disorders with bilingual certification (Spanish) at Arizona State University and completed advanced training in bioethics at Northwestern Medicine Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities, subsequently earning national certification as a Healthcare Ethics Consultant. Elissa's areas of professional focus include applications of ethical frameworks to promote patient rights and shared-decision making in rehabilitation practice, Life Participation Approach to Aphasia-centered research and treatment, and interprofessional education models to increase communication access and equity for all patients. Elissa received the 2023 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement for her work in communication access education and advocacy.   Listener Take-aways In today's episode you will: Understand the theory behind implementing communication access strategies at the institutional level in a variety of practice settings. Learn about some techniques to effectively teach supported communication to colleagues from different disciplines. Describe the impact on patients and rehab professionals of communication access.   Edited Transcript   Lyssa Rome   Welcome to the Aphasia Access Aphasia Conversations Podcast. I'm Lyssa Rome. I'm a speech-language pathologist on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, and I see clients with aphasia and other neurogenic communication disorders in my LPAA-focused private practice. I'm also a member of the Aphasia Access Podcast Working Group. Aphasia Access strives to provide members with information, inspiration and ideas that support their aphasia care through a variety of educational materials and resources. I'm today's host for an episode that will feature Elissa Larkin.   Elissa is a bioethicist, certified healthcare bioethics consultant, and research speech language pathologist at the Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. She's also certified as a bilingual English/Spanish SLP. Her areas of professional focus include applications of ethical frameworks to promote patient rights and shared decision-making in rehabilitation practice, Life Participation Approach to Aphasia-centered research and treatment, and interprofessional education models to increase communication access and equity for all patients. Elissa received the 2023 American Speech Language Hearing Association Louis M. DeCarlo award for recent clinical achievement for her work in communication access education and advocacy.   Elissa, I am so glad to be talking to you today. I'm really excited for this conversation.   Elissa Larkin Thank you so much. Lyssa, I'm very excited too.   Lyssa Rome  I thought we could start by having you introduce yourself a little bit more.   Elissa Larkin Okay, sure, as you said, my name is Elissa Larkin. My pronouns are she/her/hers. In terms of positionality, I am a white, cisgender, middle aged woman, and before we really jump in, I also want to acknowledge and describe the context I work in—as a very resourced research and rehabilitation hospital. I want to explicitly recognize that because a number of things I'll share were made possible by very generous mentors and institutional resources that I know are unique and not necessarily available everywhere. I'll try to offer examples from my experiences, and really hope there will be things people can pick and choose pieces from that may fit where they practice.   Lyssa Rome   Yeah, and having spoken with you about this, I think that there are things that clinicians in a variety of contexts will be able to take away. So you have this really interesting background in bioethics. It's unusual for people in our field, and I'm curious, how did you get there? Why did you decide to do that bioethics training, and how has that informed your practice?   Elissa Larkin    Thank you. What a wonderful question to start with, and I'm grateful for the way that path unfolded. In my clinical practice, as an SLP, I think it was often issues of justice that motivated me the most, alongside my patients and families. We have a very active and engaged ethics department within our hospital, and so I got to partner with the ethicists at times on cases where there were issues that arose for some of my patients with communication disabilities. I was fascinated by how the process worked and how much patient rights and preferences were really centered very genuinely.   At some point, I had the opportunity to do more training in a program that was designed for practicing clinicians—it was like, part time, over two years—arose, and I jumped at it. It was a wonderful grounding, kind of a broad overview and foundation of bioethics, principles and philosophies, theories, frameworks. And I felt like with each reading and class, honestly, Lyssa, I just there would be aha moments where it was like, ”Oh, there's a name for that thing that I've been experiencing.” Or, “Oh, this method of approaching a really complex, gray situation really helps make sense of it and gives you more of a place to start.” I think sometimes in clinical practice, we can feel really swept up in all of these complex things happening. And we want to do something, but it's hard to know where to start or how to even make sense of everything that's going on. I just felt like the clinically oriented ethics training program really helped me with that. And then the more I studied it, the more I wanted to do something with it.   It happened that when I finished the program, the ethics department within my hospital had someone retire from a part-time position, and so I threw my hat in the ring for that, and they hired me for the part time role. They took me on, basically, and provided me kind with an on-the-job fellowship for more of the clinical bioethics practice. And it's just been a really meaningful learning process.   Another piece I think that is important for me is that the program, the Donnelly ethics program here, was founded in 1995 by a physical medicine and rehab physician who's also a disability rights advocate. That very much informed the shape of the program and just how it was embedded in our hospital system, how it operates, and certainly how I was then trained. And so it just really aligned with my own philosophy as an SLP, and there's just been a lot of dovetailing.   As I said, the bioethicists on the team before I joined, none of them were speech pathologists. One has a legal background. There was a neuropsychologist, and then a PhD bioethicist, more academically trained. But they would partner with primary SLPs when the patient needed communication accommodations. Once I came onto the team, there was also a lot of openness. They really embraced my expertise, and I've gotten to work on most of the cases where a patient needs communication accommodations. And they've also really embraced learning these strategies themselves, implementing them. None of my colleagues go to consults now without a clipboard and a Sharpie.   Lyssa Rome Wow, which is just living the dream.   Elissa Larkin  Yeah, they're doing it. You know, they're really embracing it.   Lyssa Rome    You've talked just now about how communication access is a part of the ethics work that you do, right? And it's part of what you think about as a bioethicist. And so I'm wondering how that ties into the work that you've done in trying to broaden access within your hospital system, and maybe you could talk a little bit about what you have done to broaden that access?   Elissa Larkin     Sure. Yeah, so communication partner training has become really central to my practice, and this is a place where I think mentorship is a really important part of my story. I work in the Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment. Leora Cherney is the director of the center, and she has been a mentor to me since before I joined the center, when I was a full-time clinician on the floor. She's someone who makes herself very available to SLPs throughout the organization, and so she provided guidance and support when I was learning about communication partner training and wanting to figure out a way to address things more broadly, as you said.   I think for a long time we have been giving our colleagues fish. You know, it's like we share a patient who has communication needs, and they ask us for advice and modeling to accommodate that one patient's needs. And we do that, and it helps that one patient.   And at some point I realized I wanted to teach people to fish. And so I started thinking about how to do that, and I sort of had this incremental from sort of like mini shoestring projects with a colleague on the floor. We both went to a Supported Communication for Adults with Aphasia, presentation that our colleague, Edie Babbitt, also a generous mentor, gave for our institution as a course. She had gone to the Aphasia Institute and done the Train the Trainer certification. And my colleague and I walked out of there and said, we have to do something like this on the floor. We have to do it more than how we're just doing it in a mini way, within the one hour we get for family education before someone discharges. We need to do something more dedicated.   So my colleague Julie Carpenter and I developed this one-hour training for patients and their care partners, family, friends, whoever could come. We offered a full hour just focused on that, and that sort of began my process. Once we had success with that. We could, I mean, you could see the care partners learning to fish. I wanted to learn more. I wanted to learn how to do it better. I wanted to learn what was behind these trainings in theory. And so I asked for support from the hospital to also go and do the Train the Trainer certification at the Aphasia Institute. And they said, “Yes, as long as in return, we'll ask you to also do a webinar for us.”   My grandmother was a career middle school teacher for over 30 years. She always said, “The best way to learn something is to teach someone else.” So I think the combination of preparing and delivering that webinar and going to the Aphasia Institute and learning just what I was looking for: the theory that was behind things, what they've learned over time, really from experts, and learning their system, helped really grow my knowledge and skills and sort of overall mindset of how to tackle this problem, this big problem, and maybe a bigger way take a little bigger chip out of it.   One of the things that in that Train the Trainer experience that really struck me was they challenged all of us to think about the communication environments where we practice and the systems they're in, and look for opportunities to embed communication partner training. And for me, when I did that, I thought about our clinical ladders program, or professional development structure. You know that clinicians kind of enroll in and take these different electives to grow their skills, but it's in this sort of structured, supported way within the hospital.   We already had a champion model, which is an implementation science model, a way of spreading knowledge and skills more broadly, sort of clinician-to-clinician. And I thought, what if we could have a champion program for communication strategies or communication accommodations? And I started working on that. And again, I went to Leora, who was very supportive and helped me think through how to structure it, and we pitched it as a pilot. In 2017 Edie Babbitt also mentored me in that program. We sort of thought through a curriculum of, how could I try to take what I learned from the smaller communication trainings I'd done and do it in a broader way and over more time.   So it's a year-long program for rehabilitation clinicians, and it started with four clinicians, a small group, but we had all allied health disciplines, represented SLPs, OT, PT, and all levels of care within our organization. We had two inpatient clinicians, an outpatient clinician, and someone from our day rehab program.   Throughout the pilot, the things that I really tried to center in the curriculum were practice—hands-on practice—opportunities to reflect: How did that go? What might you do differently? You know, we video record it, watched video recordings, discussed. And then also, opportunities for clinicians to apply it in their own practice and reflect on that too.   So, you know, the idea was kind of, I did the initial Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia training in the beginning, and that was sort of foundational. And then each time there were two months or so in between meetings, and their job was to take what they learned in the meeting and go put it in a practice with their patients. And they kept a log of just like once every couple of weeks, one example where they used communication accommodations with patients. And how did it go? What was the clinical context? What did you do? How'd it go? And that was the fuel for the discussion to start the next meeting off, we'd all come back and share. I borrowed a phrase from a community member with aphasia who runs his own community group. He always starts with thorns and roses. And so that's what we would do in Communication Champions. You know, “What's been challenging and what's going well?” And then also we would problem solve together. If someone brought a challenge and said, “I could really use help,” we would talk about it.   For me, something that was really rich about the experience was I learned a lot too, of course, especially from hearing how clinicians in other disciplines would tackle the problem. Once they have foundational knowledge, sometimes they approach something differently than I would as an SLP, in a way that I thought, “Oh, yeah, I think that'll work better. That totally makes sense.”   We all learned a lot through that part of the process. So I think the program gives that foundational knowledge. They put it into practice. Halfway through, their job changes to focus on mentoring others. So they do a case study presentation to all their teammates, and kind of launch themselves as a Communication Champion. So they're presenting about a patient, hopefully the whole team kind of knows, so it's really relevant and engaging, is the idea. And they emphasize the communication accommodations they used in clinical practice and the impact that it had. And then they tell their teammates, “I'm in this program, I'm learning these skills, and I can be a resource for you.”   And then the program really ends in helping the trainees get to a point where they're then thinking more broadly. We go from the examples of communication accommodations for patients with aphasia to other diagnoses, because people are in the program from all over the organization, we're working with very different patient populations, sometimes so accommodations for a person with locked in syndrome, accommodations for someone on a vent, all the different varieties, cognitive-communication accommodations, and then they think about the communication environment where they practice.   There's a wonderful article by Robin O'Halloran and colleagues from 2012. It's a metasynthesis of surveys done of various stakeholders, including patients with aphasia in an acute care setting and providers, as well as family members I believe, and collecting their input on communication facilitators and barriers. And then, you know, they came up with these six different categories. And so we read the article, and then the champions look at the environment where they work, because we know it can vary a lot across just one organization, which says a lot about how varied our patients' experiences can be, as well. And they break it down, what are the facilitators in my environment? What are barriers? And then we talk about it—is there any low hanging fruit? Are there any barriers that you could address that would be pretty easy to remedy, and are there any that would be really impactful to address?   And some of those trainees actually have gone on to do a project to address some of those barriers. We added a Communication Champions level two, where once you complete the program, if somebody wants to do basically an independent project, they can request support. And, you know, I provide mentorship if needed, I just support them however I can. And there have been some really neat things that have come out of that, too.   Lyssa Rome It's amazing. It sounds like you've developed a really rich program, and I'm curious about how it's been received, what kind of feedback you've gotten from the people that you've trained in the hospital.   Elissa Larkin Thank you. Yeah, every cohort I end with direct feedback from the trainees about the program, all aspects: “What went well? What could be better? Anything else we should add?” And one thing that consistently people have said is that the practice is really valuable. We have actually partnered with community members with aphasia. I've neglected to mention this is all over Zoom at this point, which makes it accessible for people from all parts of the hospital and for our community members.   So the practice, rather than role plays with each other, our community members with aphasia, Zoom in and have conversations and give direct feedback. “You did a good job speaking slowly.” “Could you write more for me?” Things like that. And the clinicians have said that is not only really helpful, it helps them build confidence, and it feels really meaningful. And the community members have been so generous with their time, and they have also said they feel like not only is it fun for them, they also find it meaningful to feel like they're training clinicians who are going to work with other people with communication disabilities and maybe make things more accessible for them. So that's been, I think, a really important part of the program, and I'm so thankful that our community members are always up for being a part of it and giving their time that way and expertise for that matter.   Lyssa Rome    What about other examples of how this has played out for the people who you've trained?   Elissa Larkin  Yeah, I have to say, clinicians have shared some really powerful examples of what this has changed in their practice, and some of them might seem kind of simple like I had an occupational therapist inpatient who worked on a primarily neuro rehab unit, mainly with stroke survivors. She told me about this bathing session that she had with a patient with aphasia, and she was so excited to show me all the communication supports that she had created ahead of time, to walk the patient through what to expect, what the steps were, what her expectations were, to leave room for questions, all ahead of time. And then she said they had this extremely successful session.   I said, “What made it so successful? What did that look like for you?” And she said, “Well, the patient did what I knew she could do. The communication didn't get in the way. It felt really accurate. And it was an important piece of her getting ready to go home, which was also really important to this individual. And so that, to me, was really meaningful.”   I've actually had some prosthetist orthotists join the program as well. So, you know, they're making braces for patients and other kinds of things, and they have had some great stories about just really getting it right. One clinician said that he was working with this patient with aphasia, and he was writing all these options down, and he brought all these examples to show her, and he said she was really particular. She was a very put-together person, and she ended up choosing this, like, hot pink brace. And when he confirmed, like, “This is what you want?” She was just all lit up like, “Yes, this is exactly what I want!” You know, that is meaningful in his practice. He was so proud and excited to tell me that.   And actually, a couple of other people from the P&O department did the program last year, and this year, they're working on making the documents that they use in their department more accessible. So they've taken this on. Their manager totally is supporting it, and I'm kind of just supporting them. So to me, those are the signs that make me feel really hopeful, that the champion part of it is working. You know, I wouldn't even know that those barriers are there. That's not my field of practice, and for them to not only identify these issues, but start to feel like they can address them and improve things for their patients, and then have examples where it works. It's just been really exciting and rewarding.   Lyssa Rome It's amazing to think about, sort of the ripples out from the work that you're doing within the hospital, and then also, ultimately, to patients and people who are in very vulnerable… I mean, you give the OT example choosing a brace, those experiences are so central for patients, and to be able to have such a broad impact by training people from so many different departments is really amazing.   Elissa Larkin    Thank you. And you know, just listening to how you put that, it made me think about again, some of the ethics terms that now bubble up for me are dignity. There was so much dignity preserved there and even uplifted for that patient during her bathing session. The personhood.  The autonomy. And getting your brace exactly how you want it—if you're going to wear this every day, that's a big deal. I think, to be seen, to feel like you can advocate for yourself and your own care, because you're working with a provider who knows how to accommodate your needs.   I think in our field, there have been leaders who have planted these seeds of talking about communication ramps, really looking at the parallels between physical accommodations and communication accommodations. That's another thing in the Communication Champions program: Clinicians have said, “That really makes sense.”   A PT shared—she practiced in day rehab—and she said, “One day, it just dawned on me that the paper and the marker that is my patient's least restrictive device for communication, right? I would never ask them to walk without their walker. Why am I asking them to have a conversation with me without their tools?” And those are the times where it feels like, “Okay!”   I love that word ripples. I feel like there's a lot of empowerment happening in all directions. That's my hope, that the clinicians feel empowered, that when patients are interacting with providers who have this knowledge and these skills, and it's that the patients feel empowered too. And we know that it's complex. It requires ongoing adaptation. And so I hope that in talking about communication partnership, when clinicians are using the knowledge they have and they're trying, patients can partner with them. That's what we want. That's how we want it to be. You know, we're working for them. And we're working together, hopefully.   Lyssa Rome  Well, as you're describing that, it becomes so clear to me how ethics, how justice, and how access, are so deeply intertwined. So it's really clear that in both the ethics programs, and your work as a bioethicist in your hospital system, and the Communication Champions program, you're implementing those ideas, those sort of foundational values that I also hope are central to my practice. I mean, I think it's definitely something that I aspire to. And it's really impressive to me how you've put them into practice.   Elissa Larkin     Oh, thank you. I aspire to them too. Every day. All of this is nothing if not humbling, which is where we want to operate from anyway. Yeah, I'm thinking of one more little story. It might make me emotional to talk about it.   Lyssa Rome Take your time.   Elissa Larkin Yeah, thank you. It's a happy story. It's just… We have a program in our hospital for patients with locked-in syndrome, who've had brain stem strokes and the majority of whom are totally dependent communicators, mainly communicating with their eye movements, right? And I got to meet a patient with locked-in syndrome somewhat recently, who had a complex situation where he hadn't appointed a power of attorney for finances, and at that point he really needed someone to be able to help with those things.   We were asked to do a capacity assessment to see if he could appoint someone. Normally, we don't actually do financial power of attorney, but this was a disability rights issue. It was like, if we can't do it here, then he's not going to probably have another opportunity where the resources are there to complete it. So I partnered with a neuropsychologist who hadn't worked with people with locked-in syndrome before, but she was very familiar with the assessment process, and we were really careful about how we planned the questions and the structure and the flow to give this person his best shot at demonstrating capacity.   In the beginning, I was doing all of the communication with him and the spelling and the choices. But the neuropsychologist—we met with him three times—and by the third time, she held the board and was asking questions directly and helping spell things out. She actually, at times, I think, had a better angle for his eye movements. And it was just, he was just right on. They were in sync, and he totally demonstrated capacity. He indicated who he wanted, and had very clear rationale.   And so when we told him it was clear and he was going to be able to complete this and our team would help him do this and put it in place, he just let out the biggest sigh. And you know, in terms of communication that said so much. You can imagine all the other ways that could have gone, and what an impact that would have on that individual's life, who absolutely deserves to be able to choose who they want to help was such an important thing. And you know, we thanked him for working so hard to communicate with us and being so patient as we learned his communication system. And then he also had a smile, like he was able to just do this spontaneous smile.   You know, those two pieces of communication were just really meaningful. And after a debriefing with my colleague, she said she felt like she learned so much. She feels empowered to use communication accommodations, to reach out if she's working with someone who has different needs and she isn't sure. And that's how I want it to be. That's what I hope for. I hope everybody in the hospital, at some point, has access to training like this. Our security guards, they totally want to be able to do the same thing, right? Admissions folks. Everybody, wants to get to know our patients, to communicate with them in an equitable way. And I do think that having access to training is the answer, and having it tailored.   Lyssa Rome    What a moving story and how fulfilling that must be—both for the clinicians in other disciplines and SLPs too, I guess, who have learned how to provide access. It makes me wonder, as you think about what you've learned from having done this work, what would you like listeners to take away from having heard about the work that you've been doing?   Elissa Larkin    Well, my first thought is you're probably already doing more than you are giving yourself credit for. I think advocacy is kind of built into our practice in some beautiful ways. And I also think everyone should maybe do that same exercise that the Aphasia Institute folks suggested: thinking about the communication environment where we work, and thinking about the systems that are in place, and where there might be opportunities to offer our expertise.   I think that there have been a number of times where colleagues of mine have been so receptive. And, you know, I think there's a lot of trust already between us, the folks that we work with. And so I think if we can find opportunities to offer communication, accommodation, mentorship.   I also think the other piece that I've learned that is so important is—and this is in literature, too, I just have found it to be very true in practice—is tailoring. I have done communication partner training for our campus security, campus safety team. And I used very different examples for them. I talked to them first about when this comes up, what it looks like. It's got to be relatable. And I think that part of the brilliance of the SCA model and other models too, that include role play, is giving people a chance to put ourselves in the shoes of someone who has a communication disability makes all the difference. Then you get it, “Oh, that was really hard. And if I can make that easier for someone, I want to.” And then you got them. Then they're listening. Then they want those strategies. They want to learn the accommodations.   So I think offering our expertise, tailoring, and I think also, thinking about what scope feels reasonable. I talked about teaching people to fish. I also think giving people fish is really important—don't get me wrong.   I worked with a chaplain team also, and one of the chaplains said to me… I asked him, “Do you have any advice if colleagues of mine want to provide communication training to their spiritual care colleagues?” And he said, “You know, I would start with a shared patient and one chaplain, and then get that person to convince their colleagues to listen. And, you know, maybe you can give them some certain tools, or you could just even meet with them.” But I think all those small steps of bridge-building can be really impactful.   I've been thinking a lot about just disability rights history, and I think communication access is at a certain point in its evolution in terms of awareness. And I think all of us can contribute to raising that. It's going to take time and just a whole lot of us chipping away as we can, growing, learning, along with people with lived experiences, and advocating together.   Lyssa Rome    Well I hate to stop the conversation, but that's a really great note to end on. I just really appreciate your sharing these really powerful stories with us, knowing that, I think clinicians in a really broad variety of clinical settings can take some of this and put it into practice so that we can also bring justice and access to the people that we're working with.   Elissa Larkin    Thank you. I agree.   Lyssa Rome Elissa Larkin, it has been so great to talk with you. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us.   Elissa Larkin     It's been a pleasure to talk with you, Lyssa. Thank you for the opportunity.   Lyssa Rome  And thanks also to our listeners. For the references and resources mentioned in today's show, please see our show notes. They're available on our website, www.aphasiaaccess.org. There, you can also become a member of our organization, browse our growing library of materials, and find out about the Aphasia Access Academy. If you have an idea for a future podcast episode, email us at info@aphasiaaccess.org. Thanks again for your ongoing support of Aphasia Access. For Aphasia Access Conversations. I'm Lyssa Rome.   SRAlab Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment link: https://www.sralab.org/research/labs/center-aphasia-research-treatment SRAlab Donnelley Ethics Program link: https://www.sralab.org/services/donnelley-ethics-program Leora Cherney was awarded the 2023 Aphasia Access (inaugural) Sandra O. Glista Mentorship Award (alongside the amazing Robin Pollens) Aphasia Institute Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA) training Dr. O'Halloran's article: O'Halloran, R., Grohn, B., & Worrall, L. (2012). Environmental factors that influence communication for patients with a communication disability in acute hospital stroke units: a qualitative metasynthesis. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 93(1), S77-S85. Dr. O'Halloran's related tool: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/inpatient-functional-communication-interview-screening-assessment-and-intervention The Communication Environment Survey Tool (CEST) The CEST is Copyrighted. You are welcome to use, copy and distribute the CEST for clinical and/or academic purposes, with the following restrictions: You may not retitle the tool or remove or obscure the SRAlab name or logo, copyright notation or the reference information. You may not state or imply ownership or authorship of the CEST, apply your organization's name or logo to the tool, or charge fees for access to the tool. You may not modify, enhance or otherwise create derivative works of the CEST without the written permission of SRAlab. 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Rachael Eckles has worked in the health care industry for over twenty years. A lawyer and bioethicist by training, she began her career in clinical research, ran a hospital medical ethics committee, and began a bioethics program at a pharmaceutical company. Her love of shaping the environment evolved into a career in policy and government affairs.  During a brief stint away from health care, she worked in securities litigation. It was then that she began writing fiction, which has evolved into the award-winning Wall Street thriller series, Trading Secrets, with two books released and a third on the way.  Rachael believes each of us has a responsibility to shape the best future possible, and she embodies this through her philanthropic commitments both locally and globally. She donates a portion of her proceeds to local and global programs that empower women and girls through her foundation, Aphrodite Gives. In her free time, Rachael practices yoga, meditation, and strength training. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and her dog. 

A bioethicist is welcoming a shake-up of genetic engineering laws, but says any change must be adapted to New Zealand's context. Associate Professor at the University of Otago Josephine Johnston spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Interviewee: Dr. Brooke Ellison Interviewer: Dr. Peter Poullos Note: This episode was recorded prior to Dr. Ellisons death on February 4th. We are honored to have had the opportunity to interview her before she passed away and hope this podcast episode honors her and her contributions to science. Description:  In this podcast episode, Dr. Peter Poullos interviews Dr. Brooke Ellison, a disability rights advocate and bioethicist. Dr. Ellison shares her journey of embracing disability, finding strength, and building resilience. She discusses the inspiration behind the title of her book, Look Both Ways, and highlights the significance of understanding the power of disability. Dr. Ellison emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to learn from people with disabilities and include their perspectives in medical education and decision-making. She talks about her role in teaching future healthcare professionals and her work with organizations focused on disability rights, advocating for better access and opportunities for people with disabilities. Dr. Ellison also shares her experience of creating a shared interest group on disability at Harvard and stresses the importance of integrating disability into every discipline. The conversation explores the intersection of ethics and disability, emphasizing the importance of including disabled voices in these discussions. She explains her understanding of hope as an action-oriented perspective that arises from living with challenges. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of interdependence and the advice Dr. Ellison would give to young people with disabilities entering academia or medicine. Bio: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.php https://www.brookeellison.com/about Key Words:  Spinal Cord Injury, Science, STEM, DocsWithDisabilities, Resilence, Brook Ellison, SCI, bioethicist Transcript: https://bit.ly/DWDI_Podcast_Transcript93 Produced by: R.E. Natowicz, Jasmine Lopez, and Dr. Lisa Meeks.  Audio editor: R.E. Natowicz and Jacob Feeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan Resources:   National Women's History Alliance. (2024). The 2024 National Women's History Theme.  https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/2024-whm-theme/ Not my ventilator: How conceptual frameworks of disability and the absence of the disabled voice have shaped healthcare policies in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond Look Both Ways  The Patient as Professor: How My Life as a Person with Quadriplegia Shaped My Thinking as an Ethicist    

When does life truly end? It's a question that echoes through the halls of medical institutions and tugs at the heartstrings of families facing loss. Dr. Doyen Nguyen, a pathologist with a rich background in bioethics, joins us to unravel the complexities of brain death—a concept that has reshaped our understanding of mortality and sparked an ongoing debate in both medical and ethical spheres. Her penetrating insights challenge the status quo and provide a fresh perspective on what it means to be truly alive or dead.As we navigate the turbulent waters of medical definitions and ethical dilemmas, Dr. Nguyen steers us through the history and evolution of death's criteria, starting from the time-honored signs of heart and respiratory cessation to the contemporary, yet contentious, concept of brain death. This journey is not just clinical; it's laden with the emotional gravity of real-life stories, such as the heart-wrenching narrative of a mother's regret after her son's organs were donated following a brain death diagnosis. These stories underscore the profound impact of medical categorizations on individuals and their loved ones, emphasizing the necessity for clear communication and informed consent in the process of organ donation.Stepping beyond the confines of conventional healthcare, our conversation with Dr. Nguyen illuminates the intersections where medicine meets faith, ethics, and the essence of human existence. Our exploration extends an invitation to listeners to engage with these critical questions and to join us on a path that transcends the physical, touching the spiritual and emotional dimensions of well-being. For those eager to delve deeper into these discussions, we welcome you to connect with us and continue this important dialogue at JacksonFamilyMinistry.com.https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Are you struggling with making a beginning of life or end of life medical decision? Bioethicist and Senior Fellow at The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity Dr. John Kilner will join us. He'll help us think through what he calls, "ethics at the edges of life." Don't miss the practical help for difficult issues on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because we can do something medically, should we? A new podcast from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics explores some unintended consequences of advancing technology and medicine. Bioethicist and playing god? producer Jeff Kahn talks with Stephanie Desmon about the podcast and some of the topics they cover, including ethics around buying and selling organs, fertility, and more. Learn more: https://bioethics.jhu.edu/research-and-outreach/the-dracopoulos-bloomberg-bioethics-ideas-lab/projects/playing-god/

The FDA has approved an expensive, innovative treatment for sickle cell disease that involves gene editing. Dalhousie University professor emeritus Francoise Baylis was recently in the United States, and met two of the women who were part of the first trial.

So often, family caregivers are overwhelmed, but they won't ask for or accept help. Discover tools and communication strategies to help caregivers get past their barriers and begin to ask for and accept help. The goal is to ensure that caregivers are supported so that the person they care for is also safe and secure. The other outcome of ensuring the caregiver is supported is that they can make better future decisions because they come from a place of strength instead of weakness.In this program, you'll discover:Viki's 4-Step Process for getting caregivers to ask for help.What is care-grieving, and how it may limit the caregiver's ability to ask for helpHow to help someone who is in denial or is overwhelmed by guilt to keep their balance through their caregiving journeyAbout Viki Kind:Viki Kind is a clinical bioethicist, professional speaker, and hospice volunteer. Her award-winning book, The Caregiver's Path to Compassionate Decision Making: Making Choices For Those Who Can't, guides families and professionals who are making decisions for those who have lost capacity. Viki is known as "The People's Bioethicist" because she is a rare individual who bridges two worlds: the health care professional and the family struggling to make the right decision. She is an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association and has been a caregiver to six family members for many years.Get in touch with Viki Kind:Buy Viki's book: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/kindbook Visit Vicki's website: http://kindethics.com/ Access Viki's handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/kindethics What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

10-22-23 Biblical-Literacy Mark interviewed Dr. John Lennox, who not only shared about his loving wife and family but also the spiritual and encouraging influence of his Irish parents. Dr. Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, internationally renowned speaker and author of several books on the interface of science, philosophy and religion, shared how his life experiences: education, teaching and speaking opportunities, and his personal faith have shaped his growing relationship with God. Listen to Mark's interview with Dr. Lennox expound on the relationship between science and faith in God: they don't compete.

In 2023, three nurse practitioners sued the state of California for the right to call themselves 'doctors' in a clinical setting. Bioethicist Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, discusses the ethics of titles in healthcare.Dr. Caplan's article -  https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/994536Get the book Patients at Risk and Imposter Doctors!PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org

Bioethicist and theologian Dr. Paul Hoehner discusses the newest released statement from CMDA's Ethics committee, which is entitled “Disagreement Among Christians on Bioethical Issues". RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore CMDA Ethics Statements Fall 2023 Edition of CMDA Today Bridging the Gap Why the Church Needs Bioethics: A Guide to Wise Engagement with Life's Challenges by John F. Kilner, PhD Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity Trinity International University's Bioethics Program

Making big health decisions can be overwhelming..  It can challenge our personal values and beliefs and lead to internal conflict and unrest. It can cause rifts in families. We can wonder “what is the right thing to do?” and have uncertainty when there is more than one way to proceed. Dr. Rebecca Greenberg is a  bioethicist who works with families to help reduce the stress and burden of medical decision-making and provides the necessary support  to make a difficult  decision with confidence. A Bioethicist is a healthcare professional trained to guide people who are unsure about what is the best choice or the right thing to do.   Dr. Rebecca Greenberg is a nurse and bioethicist who has been working in healthcare for the past two decades with a particular focus on pediatrics and women's health. She guides clients through making difficult decisions about their own health and  that of their loved ones. She approaches each unique situation with compassion, no judgements and supports people in getting to the right decision for them.    Rebecca's aim is to help all those struggling with medical decision making so they can reach  “lasting moral peace” in the face of tough choices.      Dr. Rebecca Shares: Making an ethical decision doesn't always ‘feel good' - how can we come to terms with this?  How to find clarity in making complex medical decisions How to navigate your own ethical dilemma about your health (i.e. should I have more kids, fertility treatment planning, should I have an abortion, do I want another round of chemo for my cancer)  How to make medical decisions on behalf of a loved one (i.e. child, partner or parent) How to manage conflict in families making difficult medical decisions (i.e. parents making decisions for children, or adult siblings making decisions for parents)   We discuss the following topics that can be especially challenging:  conflict within your family about your health planning pregnancy termination decisions  healthcare decisions pertaining to your baby while pregnant and as a newborn medical decisions for children and minors fertility treatment considerations   Show Notes:  For more of Dr. Rebecca, please visit  greenbergconsulting  on Instagram and https://www.greenbergconsulting.ca on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes: As we continue our conversation with Dr. Anji Wall, Abdominal Transplant Surgeon and Bioethicist at Baylor, Scott and White Health in Dallas, we delve into the legal and ethical aspects of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP), a revolutionary advancement in organ recovery and transplantation. One of the critical issues surrounding NRP is the definition of death. As medical technology advances, our understanding of when a person can be declared deceased for organ donation purposes becomes more complex. Dr. Wall discusses how medical professionals and ethicists are working to ensure that the criteria for determining death are clear and ethically sound as well as explaining the ethical implications for not utilizing techniques with proven improved outcomes for patients. In our Mental Health Moment we discuss about how to support someone who's grieving, and honor hero Natasha Kraus.

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Bioethicist and Writer, Jessica Pierce._____LINKSwww.jessicapierce.netAll Dogs Go to Heaven_____BOOKSRun, Spot, Run_____"As a bioethicist, my research and writing focus broadly on ethical issues that arise in the biological and biomedical sciences. Much of my early work was centered on interconnections between health, health care, and ecosystems. More recently, I've concentrated my attention on human-animal relationships, particularly the obligations that arise in caring for and living well with companion animals. My books and articles explore, among other things, hospice and palliative medicine for aging and ill animals, the promise and peril of animal welfare science, and how to give our companion animals the best possible care. Follow my blog, All Dogs Go to Heaven, on Psychology Today."An ex-evangelical boomer, a middle-aged gay artist, and a frazzled stay-at-home mom walk into a bar, share a table, and go deep about some of life's big questions.Join Frank, Ernie, and Erin as they share stories of love, sex, grief, religion and so much more. This is “Love in Common.”Visit LoveInCommon.org to Subscribe on your favorite Podcast platform. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787NEW: Love In Common Podcast with Frank Schaeffer, Ernie Gregg, and Erin BagwellApple Podcasts: ...

Show Notes: Welcome to a special two-part series on Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP)! We have a true pioneer and expert in the field of transplantation joining us. Dr. Anji Wall, Abdominal Transplant Surgeon and Bioethicist at Baylor, Scott and White Health in Dallas, will be sharing with us the groundbreaking advancements in organ recovery and transplantation through the use of NRP in donors after circulatory death (DCD). This revolutionary process has been making incredible strides in saving more lives nationwide. Not only does it offer hope for patients in need of organ transplants, but it also provides additional clarity and solace to the families of donors during their time of loss. We are excited to have Dr. Wall here to shed light on this fascinating topic. In our Mental Health Moment we chat about the differences between emotions and feelings, and honor hero Amjad Ottallah.

Scientists recently made a jaw-dropping announcement at a conference on stem cell research. They created synthetic embryos using stem cells, instead of eggs and sperm. Dalhousie University bioethicist Françoise Baylis talks about the advancement and its ethical implications.

Françoise Baylis has been awarded a Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize, which is only given to two people each year. She came by the studio to talk with Jeff about virtues and what it means to be human.

A new chapter in fertility options is giving some hope, and some concern - human reproduction without eggs and sperm. Michael talks to NYU Grossman School of Medicone Bioethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan about "in vitro gametogenesis", or IVG. Original air date 24 April 2023.

New projections show increases in state spending over the next couple of years, along with decreases in revenue growth. We take a look at what that means for the state's economy going forward. Plus, the things that make our favorite dogs cute might just be making their lives miserable. That and more on The Show.

“Immunity acquired from a Covid infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds,” proclaimed NBC News in a headline published on February 16, 2023. “The immunity generated from an infection was found to be “at least as high, if not higher” than that provided by two doses of an mRNA vaccine.” In the past, similar statements have resulted in the deplatforming of countless medical experts – including bioethicist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, whose refusal of a COVID-19 vaccination (after recovering from a past infection) led to the loss of his job at UC Irvine medical school. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty is a psychiatrist, the director of the program in Bioethics and American Democracy at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and the director of the Health and Human Flourishing program at the Zephyr Institute in Palo Alto, California. He formerly taught psychiatry at the UCI School of Medicine, was the director of the Medical Ethics Program at UCI Health, and was the chairman of the ethics committee at the California Department of State Hospitals. Dr. Kheriaty's work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New Atlantis, Arc Digital, Public Discourse, City Journal, and First Things. Follow Dr. Aaron Kheriaty at https://aaronkheriaty.substack.com and https://twitter.com/akheriaty. 「 SPONSORED BY 」 • BIRCH GOLD - Don't let your savings lose value. You can own physical gold and silver in a tax-sheltered retirement account, and Birch Gold will help you do it. Claim your free, no obligation info kit from Birch Gold at https://birchgold.com/drew • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get 10% off with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions are uncommon. Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician and Dr. Kelly Victory is a board-certified emergency specialist. Portions of this program will examine countervailing views on important medical issues. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.  「 ABOUT the SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 GEAR PROVIDED BY 」 • BLUE MICS - Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue • ELGATO - See how Elgato's lights transformed Dr. Drew's set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/ 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 For over 30 years, Dr. Drew has answered questions and offered guidance to millions through popular shows like Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Dr. Drew On Call (HLN), Teen Mom OG (MTV), and the iconic radio show Loveline. Now, Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio. Watch all of Dr. Drew's latest shows at https://drdrew.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex pushes back on Ford's notion that everything in Toronto is going "Tickety Boo". As Tory leaves office after putting his budget through we're taking a hard look at what it will mean for Toronto. Who it hurts and Who it helps. We talk with Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto on the proposed expansion of MAiD eligibility to include "mature minors" as young as 12. We also talk with Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, a University of Ottawa professor and Canada Research Chair in children's mental health and violence prevention on the string of pharmacy robberies where in the last year 69% of offenders were youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a bioethicist, Viki Kind gets a lot of questions asking, "Did I do the right thing?" or "Is it time to.?" Her goal is to ensure caregivers make better decisions at the beginning so they aren't left with doubt and regret. Here are some typical questions she gets: I buried my mother and she wanted to be cremated; was I wrong? I don't know if I did the right thing when I told the doctor to take my husband off life support. Is it time to move my partner who has Parkinson's to a skilled nursing facility? Is it time for me to take my aunt's car keys away? There is an unrepresented patient and no conservators/guardians available, so who should make the decisions? I feel so guilty about … I think I made a mistake about ...The great thing about bioethics is that it has great decision-making tools that create person-centered, respectful, and compassionate decisions. She will share these strategies and approaches so you can be an empowered caregiver and decision-maker. In this episode, you'll discover:Bioethical strategies and approaches for making the tough medical decisions.How to get past your guilt so you can live in peace.How to recognize your role and obligations when making decisions for others.About Viki Kind: Viki Kind is a clinical bioethicist, professional speaker, and hospice volunteer. Her award-winning book, The Caregiver's Path to Compassionate Decision Making: Making Choices For Those Who Can't, guides families and professionals who are making decisions for those who have lost capacity. Viki is known as "The People's Bioethicist" because she is a rare individual who bridges two worlds: the health care professional and the family struggling to make the right decision. She is an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association and has been a caregiver to six family members for many years.Get in touch with Viki Kind:Buy Viki's book, https://revolutionizeretirement.com/kindbook Visit Vicki's website, http://kindethics.com/ Access Viki's handout, https://revolutionizeretirement.com/kindresources What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

About William M. Briggs: ==== I am a wholly independent vagabond writer, statistician, scientist and consultant. Previously a Professor at the Cornell Medical School, a Statistician at DoubleClick in its infancy, a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, and a sort of Cryptologist with the US Air Force (the only title I ever cared for was Staff Sergeant Briggs). My PhD is in Mathematical Statistics, though I am now a Data Philosopher (I made that up), Epistemologist, Probability Puzzler, Unmasker of Over-Certainty, and (self-awarded) Bioethicist. My MS is in Atmospheric Physics, and Bachelors is in Meteorology & Math. ==== https://www.wmbriggs.com/ https://twitter.com/FamedCelebrity https://www.youtube.com/@WMB https://brokenscience.org/ —— Tom Nelson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tan123 Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2022/03/about-me-tom-nelson.html Notes for climate skeptics: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2019/06/useful-notes-for-climate-skeptics.html ClimateGate emails: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/p/climategate_05.html

In this episode of the COVID Ethics Series Podcast, Dr. Bryan Pilkington speaks to bioethicist, Dr. Nancy Berlinger. Berlinger is a Research Scholar at The Hastings Center, an independent bioethics research institute based in Garrison, NY. Her current research focuses on ethical and societal challenges arising from population aging; the bioethics of migration, and responding to and learning from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The parents of the baby who needs an urgent, life-saving heart operation have been told by the High Court "not to obstruct health staff" from preparing the child for surgery. The Court has now given doctors the authority to make all decisions relating to the operation which was due to begin at eight-o'clock this morning.  Earlier this week, the baby was temporarily placed into the Court's custody - and doctors were given the ability to consent to the use of blood products.  The parents - who had agreed the surgery was needed - retained all the other rights of guardians.  But yesterday evening Te Whatu Ora told the Court the parents had prevented pre-operative work including blood tests, a chest x-ray, and an anaesthetic assessment.  It said the parents told health staff, "you touch our child and we will press criminal charges against you". Justice Gault said evidently the parents no longer agree to Baby W's urgently needed surgery.  He authorised two doctors to make all decisions needed for the purpose of enabling the operation to go ahead -... saying it is in Baby W's best interests"  Health New Zealand lawers also asked for clarity about whether the police could step in; asking if officers are entitled to use reasonable force to remove the baby from the parents - or to remove the parents.  Lawyer for the parents Sue Grey submitted the baby was breastfeeding and an uplift would breach the child's rights. Justice Gault did not rule on that matter. We have calls into Te Whatu Ora for comment Lawyer and bioethicist Josephine Johnston spoke to Corin Dann.

LISTEN ​Show Notes: In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about how we can be a light in the darkness for those who have experienced significant loss. We have an opportunity to bring love, peace, and presence to those who are alone. Don’t underestimate the power of what love can do in this world. Dr. Monique Robles, a pediatric critical care physician and bioethicist, joins this week to discuss the weaponization of the medical establishment and the serious con [...]

LISTEN ​Show Notes: ​In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about how we need to surrender to become free and have gratitude to overcome resentment because what we resist persists. He encourages us to break through the world’s endless crazy cycle by choosing to love others, looking for the goodness within them. This week features a dynamite interview with Monique Robles, M.D., a board-certified pediatric critical care physician and bioethicist. She talks [...]

Slowing down science, negotiating the self, and making ‘virtues' cool again. IDEAS speaks to world-leading bioethicist Françoise Baylis, a recent winner of the 2022 Canada Council Killam Prize for her influential work.

Dr. John P. Gluck was honored with PETA's Trailblazing Advocacy Award in 2021 for being a shining example of ethics in science. In this conversation with Emil Guillermo, the one-time animal experimenter, who studied with the infamous Harry Harlow, describes his own transformation from an animal experimenter to a compassionate bioethicist committed to a cruelty-free science. Gluck's book, "Voracious Science and Vulnerable Animals" has become a guide for scientists, especially of a new generation, seeking to practice a science aligned with their ethical identity. It hasn't been easy. Gluck admits he remains haunted by the faces of the animals he experimented on. For more go to PETA.org You may also contact us at PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally published Oct.28, 2020; Republished Sept.15, 2021, July 6, 2022). Copyright ©2022

Srushhti Trivedi, MHSc is a healthcare consultant, educator, and ethicist. She got her Bachelor of Technology in Medical Biotechnology at Padmashree Dr D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. Then got her Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics with a focus on bioethics and medical ethics. She currently works as a Consultant at Amaris Consulting and is also a STEM instructor & GEC Instructor at Engineering Outreach Office at University of Toronto. Srushhti Trivedi, MHSc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srushhti-trivedi/Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richinsWebsite: https://www.thephmillennial.comShownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode110All ways to support The Public Health Millennial: https://thephmillennial.com/support/Support The Public Health Millennial: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thePHmillennialShop at The Public Health Millennial Store for discount: https://thephmillennial.com/shop/Email List: https://thephmillennial.com/signup/Support the show

Is it your ethical obligation to protect others from Covid-19

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Fetal viability is the point at which a fetus can survive outside of the womb. Reset checks in with a bioethicist about this key component of Roe v. Wade and how anti-abortion activists gained steam over the past few decades.

In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Polo Camacho, a philosopher and bioethicist currently working as a Program Manager and Health Ethics Education Promoter at the Center for Practical Bioethics in Kansas City.You can find Dr. Camacho here: https://www.practicalbioethics.org/polo-camacho/You can email the podcast here:  offcampuspod@gmail.comAlso on Twitter: @OffCampusPhDsMusic credit: Robert John - Changes0:00 Intro0:52 Grad School4:24 Fellowship at the Spencer Museum of Art8:36 Transitioning into Alt-Ac14:25 Current Work at Center for Practical Bioethics26:54 A Typical Work Day29:53 Learning More About This Path34:52 General Advice on Alt-Ac36:44 Ending

Dr. Sean Horan is a self-proclaimed sex geek and is a naturopathic primary care physician in Portland, OR.

Did you know you can be declared dead in one state and not be considered dead in another? In episode ten I'm joined by Dr. L Syd M Johnson who is a Bioethicist at SUNY Upstate Medical University and we talked about declaring brain death, organ donation and the ethics involved.You can check out Syd's website here - sydmjohnson.comWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

New technologies are coming in the near future that will push the boundaries of what we understand to be human and that will radically change what it means to be human. Cybernetic and biomedical technologies such as cloning, genetic engineering and nanotechnology are just a few of those and could make life better for everyone. What this could mean is the elimination of most diseases, babies free of genetic defects, the creation of non-human sentient beings that may have legal rights and the possibility of near immortality. All of these technologies hold great promise, but they also pose profound challenges to our culture, to our health and our democratic political systems. When humans become more than human - "post-human" or "transhuman" - these new technologies will require new answers for questions, such as: What limits should we place on the freedom of individuals to control their own bodies? Who should own genes or other living things? And which technologies should be mandatory, which voluntary and which forbidden? Democracies must assess and respond to these possibilities now and recognize the tremendous opportunities as well as the dangers, in order to actively decide what kind of society we want for ourselves and our children. My guest today has devoted his life and career to pondering and answering these questions. James Hughes Ph.D., the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, is a bioethicist and sociologist who serves as the Associate Provost for Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning for the University of Massachusetts Boston. Dr.. Hughes holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago, and is author of Citizen Cyborg: Why Democratic Societies Must Respond to the Redesigned Human of the Future. In this discussion, you'll learn...-Technology enhancements we can we expect in the near future...02:45Concerns: The issues we face with the emergence of these new technologies Trends: increasing control over our bodies, brains and reproduction The moral questions around controlling the brain -How the moral dilemma plays out in the political arena...08:25-Bioconservatism vs libertarian transhumanism and the 'third' way: democratic transhumanism...15:30Book: Citizen Cyborg Bioluddism (bioconservatism) vs. libertarian transhumanism (techno progressivism) How being positive about these technological futures and not being anxious about social change is correlated with other social attitudes, particularly gender roles -Transhumanism and religion...21:551600-1700: aspirations of healing the sick, raising the dead, achieving enlightenment, etc. Religious views and transhumanistic views -How James' Buddhist background informs his work...26:20Buddhism discusses the idea of transcending the human condition Meta-ethical question: Why do we believe that any particular argument for right and wrong is the right argument? -The Self, explained...31:15Buddhism = the rejection of a centralized self, we are verbs, not nouns Debate of patterns in authentic personality "The self is something real, but it's not a real thing. It's a vision" Artificial intelligence may completely lose the thread of the illusion of "self" -Will choosing to remain "biological" be considered a handicap in the future?...37:00Concerns and questions about people having "superpowers" -The utilization of psychedelic drugs in transhumanism ...42:55The inclusion of plant medicine, MDMA, ketamine, LSD and DMT in enhancements Creating lasting changes in open-mindedness, reduces fear response, increasing our sense of connection Article: Tripping Our Way to Social Democracy -When a being has the right to moral personhood...43:15Top 10 things that give a being moral personhood John Locke: Enlightened Thinker (We're just our memories) Moral personhood in animals as the next big debate Cognitive enhancements of great apes Mainstreaming the bioethics conversation in the political space...