Podcasts about Medical ethics

Dr. Lodi critiques mammograms, colonoscopies, and fear-based diagnostics, advocating informed choice, safer imaging, and integrative options. #MedicalFreedom #InformedConsent #CancerScreening #IntegrativeOptions

In this lively episode of Doc Tales with Cocktails, Dr. May and Tim Hindmarsh tackle everything from bizarre fast-food crimes and questionable healthcare practices to a decades-old vaccine lawsuit making headlines. They discuss a McDonald's employee facing criminal charges after tampering with a customer's food, explore the dangers of social media-fueled decision-making, and break down the legal case of a convicted murderer who argued his life sentence ended when his heart temporarily stopped. The conversation then shifts to a controversial lawsuit involving an experimental RSV vaccine from the 1960s and broader concerns about medical ethics, informed consent, and pharmaceutical accountability. Plus, Dr. May shares a listener-submitted story involving concierge medicine, blood draws at a private residence, and the importance of vetting healthcare providers. As always, expect plenty of humor, candid commentary, and a few unexpected detours along the way. In This Episode A McDonald's employee faces felony charges after contaminating a customer's fries The role social media plays in poor decision-making A prison inmate's unusual legal argument about a life sentence ending after clinical death The history of vaccine-associated antibody enhancement (VADE) A lawsuit involving a 1960s RSV vaccine trial Medical ethics, informed consent, and government research programs Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising Concierge medicine concerns and "kitchen table" blood draws How to research and verify healthcare providers Listener questions and healthcare transparency Key Takeaways Social media can amplify impulsive decisions with lifelong consequences. Informed consent remains a foundational principle of ethical medicine. Patients should understand where their lab work is processed and how healthcare services are billed. Verifying provider credentials and disciplinary history is easier than ever and can help patients make informed healthcare decisions. Transparency builds trust between patients and healthcare professionals. Resources Mentioned National Provider Identifier (NPI) Registry State Medical Board License Verification Tools LabCorp Quest Diagnostics Connect with BS Free MD Website: https://bsfreemd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfreemd Email: doc@bsfreemd.com 

As we age, fragility, frailty, and mobility become crucial aspects of our well-being. Understanding these challenges helps us navigate ageing with dignity, strength, and independence. In this insightful episode of Ageing Gracefully, Fr. Juventius Andrade hosts a discussion with two distinguished experts:

Send us Fan MailWhat if modern medicine has become incredibly good at saving children's lives…but society still hasn't figured out how to help many of those children truly live afterward?Dr. Nicholas Holekamp, MD is the Chief Health Transformation Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis ( https://rankenjordan.org/about-us/leadership/nicholas-holekamp-md/ ), one of only a handful of pediatric bridge hospitals in the United States and the only one of its kind in Missouri ( www.RankenJordanFoundation.org ).For more than two decades, Dr. Holekamp has helped pioneer a radically different approach to caring for children with complex medical conditions through Ranken Jordan's innovative “Care Beyond the Bedside” model - a philosophy built around a deceptively simple but powerful idea: children heal better when they are active, engaged, social, and out of bed.Under Dr. Holekamp's leadership, Ranken Jordan evolved from a small 26-bed pediatric nursing facility into a nationally recognized 60-bed specialty hospital focused on helping medically complex children transition safely from intensive hospital care back to home and community life.A graduate of Dartmouth College and Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Holekamp completed his pediatric residency at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center before joining Ranken Jordan in 2000. Along the way, he has become one of the leading voices in pediatric complex care and transitional medicine.Dr. Holekamp's work has combined clinical care, hospital transformation, and research - including published studies demonstrating how movement, play, environment, and family-centered care can improve outcomes for medically fragile children while potentially reducing healthcare utilization and costs.Dr. Holekamp has been recognized for both his medical leadership and community impact, including receiving the Missouri Foundation for Health's Dr. Corinne Walentik Leadership in Health Award and delivering a TEDxStLouis talk on the future of pediatric healing and healthcare transformation.Today, as Chief Health Transformation Officer, Dr. Holekamp is focused on sharing the lessons of Ranken Jordan with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country - challenging long-held assumptions about what healing environments for children should actually look like.#Pediatrics #ChildrensHospital #MedicalEthics #HealthcareInnovation #PediatricCare #Neurodevelopment #ChildrenWithMedicalComplexity #HealthcarePodcast #Medicine #PediatricMedicine #HospitalInnovation #CriticalCare #Bioethics #FamilyCenteredCare #HealthcareLeadership #MedicalResearch #VentilatorCare #Rehabilitation #PediatricRehabilitation #FutureOfHealthcare #HealthcareSystems #MedicalTechnology #ProgressPotentialPossibilities #HealthcareTransformation #PediatricICUSupport the show

What kind of man gets studied at Yale, Brown, and Harvard, builds a 300 person international research consortium, and still has powerful people working to erase his name? Dr. Daniel Ingram is not a guru. He is a retired level one trauma emergency physician. A published neuroscience researcher. The author of a book that has shaped contemplative practice for tens of thousands of readers. The acting organizer of a global research effort spanning Harvard, Yale, Brown, Cambridge, and Oxford. By every credential medicine respects, he is one of their own.So why did a senior figure allegedly commission an academic article engineered to surface at the top of every search of his name, with one stated goal? That nobody would ever believe him again. Because Dr. Ingram crossed a line his profession does not permit. He claimed that awakening is real. That it is measurable. That it is observable in the brain.  We go into what he has seen at the edges of human perception. What he documented in the lab. What he believes medicine is doing to patients every single day by refusing to look.The Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium

Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility.  Today, we will be discussing the Fertile Battle episode from the April 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled "Is Concurrent Gestational Surrogacy an Ethical Practice?" Concurrent surrogacy involves two gestational carriers being engaged simultaneously—or whose pregnancies overlap—to allow a single intended parent or couple to have children born without the usual spacing between births  Dr. Michelle Bayefsky is a second year Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has written a book and more than 30 peer-reviewed papers on issues related to reproductive ethics and fertility preservation. She is currently a member of the ASRM Ethics Committee. For the purposes of this discussion, Dr. Bayefsky authored the Pro side of the argument that concurrent gestational surrogacy is an ethical practice.  Dr. Caroline Violette is a second year Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Fellow at Brown University. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Violette obtained her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include oncofertility and addressing healthcare disparities related to access to fertility treatment in the United States. For the purposes of this discussion, Dr. Violette authored the "con" side of the argument that these concurrent surrogacy arrangements are unethical.  Dr. Arthur Caplan is a Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Caplan has served on a number of national and international committees, including chair of the Advisory Committee to the United Nations on Human Cloning, a member of the advisory committee to the International Olympic Committee on genetics and gene therapy, and co-director of the Joint Council of Europe/United Nations Study on Trafficking in Organs and Body Parts. He is the author or editor of thirty-five books and over 890 papers in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Caplan authored the pro side of the argument.  Read the Fertile Battle from Volume 125, Issue 4 p598-604 in the April 2026 issue View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/  

Every year, millions of people's medical care runs into the roadblock known as prior authorization, which requires an insurer to sign off before chemotherapy, surgery or countless other services can proceed. Who does this often onerous process help, who does it hurt and how could it work better for everyone?Guests:Tom Roberts, Oncologist, Mass General Cancer CenterAaron Schwartz, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Department of Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaKathleen, CaregiverLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mark Bonta reads the obituary section every weekend. Not morbidly. But because when he cares for patients in the hospital, he sees them in a blue gown having their worst day. He never knows their life, their legacy, or how they wanted to be remembered. The obituary fills in the gaps.Katie Engelhart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine, does something similar. She finds the stories medicine doesn't tell. The ethical dilemmas playing out in ICUs and hospital rooms that the public never hears about. Medical aid in dying for eating disorders. Covert consciousness in patients diagnosed as vegetative. Dementia patients timing their own deaths before losing capacity to consent.Her work challenges the way medicine operates. Not the science. But the values, the judgments, the institutional culture that shapes standards of care without public input. She spends months, sometimes years, with patients and families navigating impossible decisions. And she lets the stories stay messy because real life doesn't fit tidy narratives.Mark and Katie talk about how she finds the people whose stories need to be told, how she earns trust over months of conversations, and why she has respect for doctors and medical science but not deference to the way things are in medicine.If you've ever wondered how medical journalism actually works, why certain stories get told and others don't, or what happens when families navigate end-of-life decisions without the ethical support they need, this conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best medical writers working today.Katie Engelhart:  https://www.katieengelhart.com/Episode Takeaways1. Standards of medical care are shaped by value judgments, ethics, institutional culture, and history — not just science and mathematics. The public is often unaware of why policies exist or how they came to be.2. Katie's reporting process involves months (sometimes years) of conversations, thousands of pages of medical records, and cross-referencing with family members and experts to verify every detail.3. Covert consciousness research shows that about 25 percent of patients presumed to be in vegetative states are actually aware and can perform tasks like imagining playing tennis, but families making decisions rarely have access to these tests.4. What "better" or "recovery" means to an ICU physician is often very different from what it means to a family member — even medical terms are shaped by values, not just facts.5. Katie finds people to profile by spending months building trust with providers, writing letters they can share with patients, and navigating institutional barriers that either support or block her work.6. The healthcare system lacks ethical support for patients making major moral decisions, leaving millions of people to face these choices alone even though their neighbors are going through the same thing.7. Patients will do their own research, and clinicians need to accept that and expand conversations to include it rather than dismissing skepticism as uninformed or pseudoscience.8. Choices that seem unfathomable from the outside become completely understandable when you spend time with the people making them and walk through their reasoning step by step.Episode Timestamps04:48 – Why Katie Is Drawn to Medical Writing08:24 – Telling Robert Munch's Dementia Story Without Making It About Dementia15:22 – Covert Consciousness: A Quarter of Vegetative Patients Are Actually Aware19:32 – The Ego and Humility Problem in Medicine22:56 – What "Better" Means to Doctors vs. Families28:17 – Finding the People Whose Stories Need to Be Told32:05 – How Katie Vets Sources and Verifies Information37:38 – The Existential Crisis of Our Own MortalityDISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions.   >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests.    Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (soundsdebatable.com) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University.

What does it take to build a culture of ethics inside a health system — and what happens when leaders lack the courage to defend it? In this episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos sits down with Arthur Caplan, PhD, one of the world's foremost bioethicists and the founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Department of Population Health. Dr. Caplan traces his path into bioethics from a childhood hospitalization for polio to graduate training at Columbia, where he witnessed firsthand the ethical gaps in medicine's early encounters with IVF, informed consent, and research oversight. That experience shaped a career devoted not just to theorizing about ethics, but to solving real problems in real institutions. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Caplan and Mike Sacopulos explore: - What an effective ethics infrastructure looks like - The defining bioethical challenges of the next decade - Compassionate use and unproven therapies - Misinformation and informed consent - Rationing and equity - Bioethics training for the next generation Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

Marketing Prioritizes Inferior Drugs; Underreporting of Harm in Trials; Key Differences in Independent Trials; Why Pharma Avoids Lifestyle Comparisons; Final Recommendations for System Reform; Empowering Individuals Through Lifestyle and Skepticism; Resources and Ways to Stay Informed #PharmaTruth #EvidenceBased #MedicalEthics #HealthTalks

Statin use in the elderly, push for PCSK9 drugs, and pressures on clinicians show how economic interests shape patient care. #StatinsAndSeniors #PCSK9 #DrugMarketing #HealthTalks

In this latest Medical Ethics Report, Ian Humphreys is joined by Dr. Liz Evans, CEO of the UK Medical Freedom Alliance, to discuss a range of escalating ethical breaches and health narratives unfolding in 2026. From legislative maneuvers to the ongoing censorship of medical professionals, this update covers the critical issues the mainstream media often overlooks. Political Ethics & The Assisted Dying BillThe conversation begins with concerns regarding local election integrity, including the use of pencils versus pens at polling stations and the potential for GDPR violations by political tellers. The duo then dives deep into the Leadbeater Bill regarding assisted dying:System Gaming: Supporters are reportedly using the Private Members' Bill ballot to flood the system with identical bills to ensure the legislation moves forward. Safeguarding Holes: Critics argue the bill is "deeply flawed," lacking essential safeguards and details regarding the process and drugs used. Palliative Care First: Dr. Evans emphasizes that the public priority should be high-quality palliative care to ensure "genuine choice" rather than forcing people into assisted dying due to lack of support. New Viral Narratives: Hantavirus & mRNAIan and Liz scrutinize the recent reports of a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Narrative Skepticism: They highlight inconsistencies in reports of human-to-human transmission, which many virologists claim is extremely rare. Vaccine Pre-planning: Reference is made to Moderna's collaboration with Korean University to develop mRNA-based vaccines for Hantavirus, echoing the COVID-19 "playbook". "Disease X": The WHO's classification of this as a "Disease X" priority is discussed as a potential distraction or psychological operation. The Persecution of "Dissident" DoctorsThe report highlights the ongoing legal and professional battles faced by doctors who spoke out during the pandemic:Dr. Dean Patterson: A Guernsey cardiologist facing license suspension and financial hardship after reporting an uptick in myocarditis. Dr. Dave Cartland: Described as being subjected to a "witch hunt" and public bullying, leading to the loss of his medical license. Dr. Billy Ralph: Currently in fitness-to-practice hearings in Ireland for questioning COVID-19 injections. COVID Inquiry & Alternative TreatmentsThe discussion wraps up with a critique of the COVID Inquiry Module 4 report by Baroness Hallett. "Whitewash" Allegations: Dr. Evans criticizes the claim that the vaccine rollout saved 450,000 lives as "preposterous" and "outrageous". Suppressed Evidence: The inquiry has been accused of failing to publish case studies from vaccine-injured groups, leading to the independent publication of the book Fallout from the Rollout. Cancer Research: Ian highlights a Newsmax report on a study using Ivermectin and Mebendazole, which showed significant tumor regression in cancer patients—treatments that remain largely ignored by official bodies. Join us as we seek wisdom over mere intelligence and fight for medical integrity in an increasingly complex world. UKMFA:CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble c

In this deeply moving episode of I Am Refocused, host Shemaiah Reed welcomes the dynamic husband-and-wife team Dr. Bob Cranston and Tammy Cranston. Dr. Bob Cranston is a neurologist with 35 years at Carle Health, a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and Illinois Rural Physician of the Year 2024. He holds an MA in ethics, authored Bioethics and Today's Christian, and lectures widely on medical ethics while recently earning certification in Comprehensive Bereavement Skills. Tammy Cranston is an award-winning author, keynote speaker for women's retreats, and hospice volunteer. Her books include Why Not Me? and the critically acclaimed children's book Rooted: A Seedling's Journey (first in a five-book series). She too is certified in Comprehensive Bereavement Skills. Together, they co-authored The Blank Journal, write memoirs, and speak on grief companioning, advance directives, death, and finishing life well. Married since 2012 and living in Pensacola Beach, Florida, they also model a vibrant, adventurous life—skydiving, paragliding, white-water rafting, and more—while cherishing their four children and 13 grandchildren. If you've ever wondered how to navigate loss, make clear end-of-life decisions, or live with greater purpose and intention, this conversation will help you refocus and finish strong.https://tammycranston.com/

Today, Debbie throws us all back into the Philosophy Ravine together to discuss medical ethics. We're going to talk about what it is and use the framework of Medical Ethics to consider two case studies - the Minnesota Starvation Experiments and Covid-19 Challenge Studies. Content Warning - this podcast does discuss WW2, and experiments where patients chose to restrict their access to food.  Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It's fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References -  https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4258#:~:text=In%20the%20current%20pandemic%2C%20over%2038%20000,a%20non%2Dprofit%20organisation%20advocating%20for%20these%20volunteers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56097088#:~:text=Getty%20Images,more%20than%2015%20million%20people.  https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-rise-of-the-guinea-pigs  https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2025/10/14/episode-190-starvation-more-than-hunger/  Firsthand: The Minnesota semi-starvation experiment, University Publications, Archives & Special Collections, Colorado State University https://hdl.handle.net/10217/02.0036381

What does it mean to be human? And how does the answer to that question impact how we view medicine and medical advancements? Bioethicist, Katelyn Walls Shelton, shares an introduction to bioethics in the reproductive health space and gives listeners two questions to ask when considering next steps to take, whether it's about birth control, IVF, or anything in between. We only scratched the surface, so we'll be sure to have her back on soon!NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.GUEST BIO: Katelyn Walls Shelton is a visiting fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a recipient of the Robert Novak Journalism Award. She is a women's health policy expert who previously worked at the US Department of Health and Human Services. She graduated from Yale Divinity School and Union University and lives near Washington DC with her husband, John, and their four children.SHOW NOTES:Substack: Technically Human | Katelyn Walls SheltonSubstack: Fertile Faith | Caitlin EstesMinistering to Women Includes Physical Health, Christianity TodayEp. 6: The Pill - Facts about Birth ControlEp. 29: Should we think theologically about fertility? with Dr. Cameron JorgensonEp. 34: Is Contraception a Faithful Choice for Christians?Ep. 135: Can I trust Natural Birth Control?Send Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

In this episode, I welcome back Mia Hughes — director of Genspect Canada, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and one of the sharpest writers on the gender scandal — to dig into the framework she calls "trans as an extreme overvalued belief." Mia walks us through the history of the overvalued idea, from Carl Wernicke in 1892 to Paul McHugh's post-9/11 application of the concept to ideologically driven violence, and explains why this psychiatric category — sitting between delusion and obsession — finally makes sense of the trans phenomenon in a way no other diagnosis ever has.We trace the Dutch origins of medical transition in the 1970s, the moment psychiatry "gave up" on these patients, and how WPATH's 2010 de-psychopathologization statement re-engineered a mental illness into a celebrated identity — triggering, in Mia's view, the social contagion that followed. I bring my clinical lens to the conversation, exploring transference and countertransference, neuroplasticity, the hijacking of dopamine through "gender euphoria," and why so many therapists get this wrong in both directions. We close on Mia's anorexia parallel and what it teaches us about loosening the grip of a pathological belief — gently, indirectly, and without the parent in the line of fire.Mia Hughes specializes in researching pediatric gender medicine, psychiatric epidemics, social contagion and the intersection of trans rights and women's rights. She is the author of The WPATH Files, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and director of Genspect Canada. She co-hosts the Beyond Gender podcast with Stella O'Malley and Bret Alderman, available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Follow her on X @_CryMiaRiver. Follow her Substack @CryMiaRiver. Mia first appeared on this podcast in episode 107. Exposing Gender Malpractice: Mia Hughes on the WPATH Files, Medical Ethics, & Informed Consent. Books mentioned in this episode:• The Extreme Overvalued Belief by Tahir Rahman• Good Girls: A Study and Story of Anorexia by Hadley Freeman[00:00:00] Start[00:02:13] Trans as an Extreme Overvalued Belief[00:07:13] From 9/11 to Anders Breivik[00:11:13] Neuroplasticity and Adolescent Meaning-Making[00:18:52] Defining the Trans Overvalued Belief[00:22:52] The Dutch 1970s: When Psychiatry Gave Up[00:31:00] Countertransference and the Therapist's Role[00:38:35] WPATH's Fortress and the True Believer[00:43:20] Re-Psychopathologization Campaign[00:45:45] How HBIGDA Became WPATH[00:50:13] DSM-5, ICD-11 and the Sleight of Hand[01:02:08] Hacking Dopamine and Gender Euphoria[01:06:27] The Anorexia Parallel[01:13:13] What Therapists Get Wrong[01:28:45] Putting Cracks in the Belief[01:35:26] Helping the Part That Wants OutROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! Use code SOMETHERAPIST2026 to take 50% off your first month.PODCOURSES: use code SOMETHERAPIST at LisaMustard.com/PodCoursesPRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission. ALL OTHER LINKS HERE. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailIf the words “standard of care” sound like safety, this conversation asks you to listen closer to what those standards can demand and what they can quietly forbid. We sit down with Scott Shara to continue a frank, faith-forward talk about his book Is The Government Legally Killing Us, and why he believes the modern medical system can operate like a machine that rewards compliance more than healing. Along the way, we confront a question that hits every family sooner or later: who holds the real power in healthcare, the patient, the doctor, or the policies behind the curtain?We trace the ideas Schara connects to a broader culture shift: collectivism, medical education pipelines, and a country dependent on pharmaceuticals. Then we move into the legal and financial structures he says shape outcomes, including the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, Medicare and Medicaid incentives, and his reading of Obamacare Section 1553. We also slow down on “informed consent” and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics, especially how phrases like “recommended treatments” and “medically appropriate options” can limit what patients ever hear, even when the language sounds ethical and compassionate.Finally, we talk solutions in plain terms, not silver bullets: fear, courage, and responsibility. Shara frames Revelation 13 as a way to understand both the physical pressure to comply and the spiritual call to repent of turning our birthright over to the state. If you care about medical freedom, patient rights, Christian ethics in medicine, and how incentives can distort healthcare, this one will challenge you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs a new angle, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: where do you think true medical autonomy begins?https://ouramazinggrace.net/Tragedy-hospitalSupport the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Modern medicine is not shaped by science alone. It is shaped by ethics, trust, and the difficult decisions made when technology moves faster than society can understand it.In this episode of Research Renaissance, legendary bioethicist Dr. Art Caplan reflects on a career that helped build the field of bioethics from the ground up. From surviving polio as a child to shaping national policies on organ transplantation, informed consent, and end-of-life care, Caplan offers a deeply personal and historically grounded perspective on how ethical thinking became essential to modern healthcare.The conversation explores the lingering distrust born from COVID-19, the ethical blind spots of artificial intelligence, the environmental cost of data infrastructure, and why communication between science and the public may be the most urgent challenge ahead.This episode is both a history lesson and a call to action. Ethics is not abstract philosophy. It is practical problem-solving for real people, real patients, and real consequences.Key TakeawaysBioethics emerged to solve real clinical dilemmas, not theoretical debates.Policies such as informed consent, brain-death standards, and organ allocation were shaped by early bioethics work.Public trust in medicine declined significantly after COVID-19 due to shifting scientific guidance and poor communication.AI introduces ethical risks beyond autonomy and bias, including environmental strain, privacy vulnerability, and unclear liability.The U.S. healthcare system's structure, not just its technology, drives many ethical failures.Ethics must move from academic journals into communities through direct engagement and public dialogue.  Guest SpotlightArt Caplan, PhDOne of the founders of modern bioethics, Dr. Caplan has advised governments, medical institutions, and research bodies on issues ranging from organ transplantation policy to emerging AI ethics. His work bridges philosophy, clinical medicine, and public engagement.Topics DiscussedOrigins of bioethics as a disciplineHuman subject protections and informed consentEnd-of-life decision frameworks and hospice careVaccine hesitancy and post-pandemic mistrustEthical governance of artificial intelligence in healthcareEnvironmental implications of digital infrastructureStructural inequities in U.S. healthcare deliveryThe role of communication in rebuilding scientific trustIf you found this conversation valuable:Follow Research Renaissance for more conversations at the intersection of science, policy, and human health.Share this episode with colleagues working in healthcare, research, or ethics.Leave a review to help more listeners engage with these critical discussions.To learn more about the breakthroughs discussed in this episode and to support ongoing research, visit our website at tofflertrust.org. Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.

Case Study: Study 329 and Antidepressant Fraud; Gabapentin Litigation Shows Systemic Fraud; Raw Data Hidden for Nearly All Drugs; Ghostwriting and Guest Authorship in Trials; Universities' Role in Biased Drug Research; Medical Students Trained in Biased Systems; Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads Fuel Overmedicalization #PharmaTruth #EvidenceBased #MedicalEthics #HealthTalks

Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Samira Gholizadeh, AI expert about the role of artificial intelligence in transforming healthcare systems, its benefits, risks, and future potential in South Africa and across Africa. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Vaughn & Dr. Tankersley – Dr. Jordan Vaughn discusses the complex relationship between long COVID and various connective tissue disorders, highlighting the roles of immune dysregulation and vascular dysfunction, as well as the impact of COVID on the body's connective tissues. In addition, the alarming trends of medical authoritarianism...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Vaughn & Dr. Tankersley – Dr. Jordan Vaughn discusses the complex relationship between long COVID and various connective tissue disorders, highlighting the roles of immune dysregulation and vascular dysfunction, as well as the impact of COVID on the body's connective tissues. In addition, the alarming trends of medical authoritarianism...

The epidemic of physician burnout isn't just a personal problem. Burned out doctors are more likely to make mistakes, less likely to follow preventative care guidelines, and more likely to have dissatisfied patients. When a burned out physician leaves an institution or quits all together, it can cost north of a million dollars to replace them. Unwell doctors lead to unwell patients — and an unwell health care system. The toll that the burnout epidemic has taken on physicians, patients, and even the bottom-line requires more than individual adaptation on the part of physicians. It requires a grass-roots movement to heal the healers. Our guest on this episode is Mary Brandt, MD — pediatric surgeon and Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Medical Ethics at Baylor College of Medicine. Over the course of her clinical career, Dr. Brandt published over 245 peer reviewed publications, 26 chapters, and 2 books. She became particularly attuned to the suffering of trainees and physicians while serving as General Surgery Program Director and Dean of Student Affairs at Baylor, and she subsequently obtained a Master of Divinity Degree to better understand and articulate what she was observing. Dr. Brandt is a persistent advocate for physician wellness and correcting systemic issues in medicine. Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Brandt describes the moment she felt called to surgery, her fruitless efforts to resist this calling, and how the combination of competence and humility allowed her to manage the pressure of operating on children. We explore the evolution of the physician-wellness movement and why the health care system cannot afford to ignore the wellness of its physicians. Finally, Dr. Brandt posits that the hard work of compassion is what can sustain physicians long term. In this episode, you'll hear about: 3:00 - Dr. Brandt's unexpected path to becoming a pediatric surgeon  11:00 - Dr. Brandt's mental approach to the high stakes work of pediatric surgery  27:49 - The disconnect between the work of healing and the business side of medicine38:15 - How Dr. Brandt's studies in liberation theology have influenced her vision for the healthcare system and medical practice42:00 - The three shifts healers can make to collectively change medicine48:20 - The ‘practice' of compassion and how it can protect physicians from burnout If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2026

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with bioethicist and psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, author of “Making the Cut: How to Heal Modern Medicine.” 

Bioethicist and psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, author of “Making the Cut: How to Heal Modern Medicine,” discusses declining public trust in healthcare. Kheriaty describes his medical training and argues medicine has become an industrial, bureaucratic “turnstile” system that dehumanizes care, turns physicians into data-entry clerks, and relies on reimbursement-driven “guidelines” and narrow evidence-based medicine that favors costly pharmaceuticals. He proposes creating “parallel” grassroots medical institutions—such as direct primary care—analogous to homeschooling and Eastern European dissidents' “parallel polis,” since systemic reform from within is difficult. Kheriaty recounts opposing COVID vaccine mandates at UC Irvine, being fired after suing, and participating in Missouri v. Biden and Ho v. Newsom, which challenged government-influenced social-media censorship and California's physician “misinformation” law. He also discusses informed consent, assisted suicide opposition, and advocating opt-in organ donation.

A subpoena from the Department of Justice isn't just paperwork, it's a powerful tool that can drain resources, intimidate providers, and threaten patient care.  In this eye-opening episode of Succeed In Medicine, host Dr. Bradley Block welcomes back Dr. Crystal Beal, along with Adrian Levitt from the ACLU of Washington. In June 2025, Dr. Beal's small private practice received one of over 20 identical DOJ subpoenas targeting providers of gender-affirming care for adolescents. While large institutions like Boston Children's, Seattle Children's, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia also received subpoenas, the impact on a solo practitioner is uniquely daunting. Dr. Beal describes the anti-climactic moment the subpoena arrived via their accountant and the immediate decision to fight it with pro bono support from the ACLU, Arnold & Porter, and Perkins Coie. The conversation unpacks the broader context: the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Skrmetti, executive actions, funding cuts, and the federal government's stated goal of ending gender-affirming care for minors. Adrian explains how the DOJ is using the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) in a novel way, traditionally applied to drug manufacturers, to investigate individual physicians. The subpoena demanded extensive records, including patient names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, training materials, and communications with pharmaceutical reps. Throughout the episode, they emphasize their ethical obligation as a physician to provide evidence-based, life-saving care and reflect on the deeper moral questions raised by this moment in history. Three Actionable Takeaways: Know your rights and secure legal support early: If you receive a government subpoena or face regulatory pressure, contact organizations like the ACLU or the Abortion Defense Network immediately. Do not assume you must comply right away. Document and practice ethically, but prepare for scrutiny: Continue providing medically necessary, evidence-based care while understanding that political targeting of certain specialties is increasing. Build relationships with legal counsel before crises hit. Speak up and combat misinformation: Physicians have a unique platform in their communities. Learn about gender-affirming care if it's within your scope, talk openly with colleagues and patients, and stand against efforts to criminalize or restrict legitimate medical practice. About the Show: Succeed In Medicine covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school! About the Guests: Dr. Crystal Beal is a board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Queer Doc, providing expert, individualized queer and gender-affirming medical care. A nonbinary femme with lived experience in the community, Dr. Beal has extensive training in sexual health, queer health, and gender-affirming care. They also offer continuing education on transgender medicine through QueerCME.com. Adrian Levitt is an attorney with the ACLU of Washington, specializing in protecting access to gender-affirming care and defending providers against government overreach. Website: QueerCME.com Queer Doc website: https://queerdoc.com About the Host: Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts Succeed In Medicine podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians Want to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com  or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of PIJN News, Dr. Chaps interviews Scott Schara, author and father of Grace, a young woman with Down syndrome who was euthanized in Wisconsin. The discussion covers the legality and ethics of euthanasia in America, the impact of government policies, and the personal story of Grace's life and death. Schara shares insights from his book, 'Is the Government Legally Killing Us?' and discusses the cultural shift towards a 'culture of death.'

Jan Jekielek is one of the most important journalists working today. As senior editor at Epoch Times and host of American Thought Leaders, he has interviewed nearly a thousand heads of state, scientists, dissidents, and survivors — and for two decades he has been doing what almost no one in Western media would: documenting China's state-sanctioned, industrialized harvesting of organs from living prisoners of conscience.His new book, Killed to Order, makes the case that this is the largest ongoing crime against humanity on the planet — and that most of us have been counting on not to notice. In this conversation, Jan traces how a peaceful spiritual movement became the target of an extermination campaign, how prisoners of conscience became a living organ database, and why the global elite's obsession with longevity may be more connected to this atrocity than anyone wants to admit. This is a conversation that demands something of you. Jan has spent twenty years carrying a truth the world wasn't ready to receive. It's time to receive it.

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with Ray Solano of PD Labs to tackle the rising trend of "shortcut healthcare." As more patients turn to automated online platforms for instant prescriptions, our hosts discuss the hidden dangers of self-diagnosis and the critical importance of the patient-physician relationship. From the "Amazon effect" on medical delivery to the upcoming regulatory shifts in the peptide market, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the complex world of integrative and contemporary medicine safely. Key highlights include: The Telemedicine Trap: Why a 5-minute questionnaire can’t replace a physical exam (and the real-life story of a missed heart failure diagnosis). Health Privilege vs. Health Care: A candid look at celebrity-endorsed weight loss ads and the reality of GLP-1 medications. The Black Market Alert: How government restrictions created a "black market" for counterfeit peptides and what you need to ask your pharmacist. The Peptide Revolution: Exciting news on the return of 14 key peptides (like BPC-157 and Kisspeptin) to state-licensed pharmacies and the debut of new topical, needle-free options. Customized Care: How compounding pharmacies like PD Labs provide affordable, tailored solutions for chronic conditions, longevity, and even prescription-strength skincare for men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reflections on the Peter Attia/Epstein scandal; How to lower lp(a)—does diet help? What are bio-active peptides? Could they stave off kidney disease? Scientists just tested the fittest 81-year-old in the world—here's what they found; Media erroneously report that intermittent fasting is not effective for weight loss; Sugary drinks may stoke anxiety in teens; Omega-3s support kids' reading fluency and spelling scores; Surprising study shows saturated fats not harmful to kidneys.

In this episode of PRIM&R's podcast, "Research Ethics Reimagined," we explore FDA's plausible mechanism pathway for ultra-rare genetic disorders with Holly Fernandez Lynch, Associate Professor of Medical Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. She discusses how this pathway enables personalized gene therapies for N-of-one or N-of-few diseases while raising important questions about regulatory process, evidence standards, and equitable access. Professor Fernandez Lynch also examines the remarkable case of baby KJ, who received a gene editor to treat his urea cycle disorder, and considers both the transformative potential and the procedural concerns surrounding FDA's approach. 

In this episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. John Z. Sadler, one of the most influential figures at the intersection of psychiatry, ethics, and philosophy. For more than four decades, Dr. Sadler has shaped the intellectual and moral foundations of psychiatric diagnosis, values-based practice, and clinical ethics consultation.Dr. Sadler is the Daniel W. Foster, MD Professor of Medical Ethics and Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he directs the Program in Ethics in Science & Medicine and leads the Division of Ethics in the Department of Psychiatry. He has served on the Parkland Hospital Ethics Committee since 1985 and was its co-chair and clinical ethics consultant for three decades—bringing philosophical inquiry directly into the realities of patient care.A co-founder of the Association for the Advancement of Philosophy and Psychiatry and longtime co-editor of Philosophy, Psychiatry, & Psychology, Dr. Sadler has helped define an entire field of scholarship. He is the author of Values and Psychiatric Diagnosis and the recently published Vice and Psychiatric Diagnosis, co-author of The Virtuous Psychiatrist, and editor of multiple definitive reference works including the Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry, the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatric Ethics, and the Oxford Handbook of Psychotherapy Ethics.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore why philosophy matters in everyday psychiatric practice, from how values shape diagnostic systems like the DSM and ICD, to the ethical tensions that arise in clinical care. Dr. Sadler reflects on the virtues essential to modern psychiatrists, how trainees can cultivate conceptual competence, and where the philosophy of psychiatry is headed globally. The result is both an intellectual masterclass and a thoughtful meditation on what psychiatry is, and what it ought to be.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/city-streetsLicense code: 2JJVCBQKEE2GJH5N

In this episode of BS Free MD, Walt Heyer shares his personal history, including childhood adversity, substance use, and the path that led him to medically transition and later reverse course. He argues that “affirmation-first” models in therapy and medicine often skip deeper assessment and fail to address root causes like abuse, PTSD, anxiety/depression, autism traits, or other psychological distress. Drs. May and Tim discuss how rapidly rising youth identification trends may be influenced by peer dynamics and online content, and they emphasize the need for careful evaluation, family involvement, and ethical guardrails—especially when irreversible medical decisions are involved.   GET SOCIAL WITH US!

When patients want to record their medical consultations, where does convenience end and legal risk begin? In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a plastic surgeon caught off guard when a new patient insisted on using an AI assistant to record their consult. What starts as an awkward moment quickly raises bigger questions about consent laws, practice policies, privacy, and patient expectations. Tune in to learn how state recording laws intersect with internal practice rules, why “legal” does not always mean “allowed,” and what health care practices should consider before recordings become part of everyday care. Discover how you can protect your practice and maintain patient trust in an increasingly AI-driven world.  Chapters  00:00 Intro  00:50 Banter  05:27 Story  13:11 Access+  13:48 Legal Takeaways  30:25 OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto  Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Exposing Radical Candidates, Malpractice Verdicts, and Failing Electric BusesWelcome to another episode of the Last Gay Conservative podcast with your host, Chad Law! In this episode, Chad dives into a variety of pressing topics, from the failure of Vermont's electric bus fleet in cold weather to the rise of unelectable, dangerously radical candidates in early primaries. He also covers a landmark medical malpractice verdict in New York related to transgender surgery on a minor, highlighting how it's forcing changes in medical practices nationwide. Additionally, Chad discusses the backlash against 'white savior' activists in anti-ICE protests and the nonsense around climate alarmism impacting public policies. Tune in for Chad's satirical takes, along with serious discussions on how conservative values can still shape effective policies. Don't forget to text or call 866-LAST-GAY to share your thoughts after the show!00:00 Introduction and Show Overview00:33 Vermont's Electric Buses Fail in Winter00:46 Rise of Radical Candidates in Early Primaries01:01 Transgender Medical Malpractice Case01:49 Satirical Science Segment: mRNA Vaccine and Furry Gene03:02 Impact of mRNA Vaccine on Behavior06:40 Self-Test for mRNA Vaccine Side Effects08:25 Serious Discussion on Early Voting and Radical Candidates09:05 GOP's Struggle in State Primaries19:36 Malpractice Verdict in Transgender Surgery Case23:40 Medical Ethics and the Dangers of Rushed Decisions24:20 The Reality of Waiting and Psychological Support26:16 Legal and Ethical Implications of Medical Practices29:37 The Failure of Vermont's Electric Bus Fleet30:58 Historical Lessons on Energy Policy and Innovation39:41 The Pitfalls of Performance Activism44:59 Concluding Thoughts on Conservatism and Individual Freedom

In this episode of the Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with Jamie Reed, a former case manager and whistleblower from the Washington University Transgender Center, to examine growing concerns around pediatric gender medicine. Reed discusses her firsthand experiences inside the medical system, the recent legal case involving a detransitioner, and why medical recommendations for gender-related surgeries and treatments for minors are beginning to shift. The conversation explores the ethical implications of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and irreversible surgeries, as well as the long-term risks for both children and adults. The episode also highlights the role of parental rights in medical decision-making, the lack of long-term data surrounding these interventions, and why Reed believes the country may soon see an increase in lawsuits tied to pediatric gender care. This is a must-listen discussion on medical ethics, accountability, and the future of healthcare policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Real-World Use Doesn't Replace Trials; Placebo Effect and Clinical Trial Necessity; Raw Data Ownership Enables Manipulation; Empowering Patients Through Labels and Questions; Reading Drug Labels Reveals True Efficacy; Product Monographs as Trusted Resources; Many Widely Used Drugs Lack Long-Term Data; Limited Access to Raw Trial Data Even Through Labels; Therapeutics Initiative Offers Publicly Accessible Evidence; System Manipulation Persists in 2025; Covid Boosters Approved Without Efficacy Trials #PharmaTruth #EvidenceBased #MedicalEthics #HealthTalks

Alan Cassels and Pam Popper define disease mongering, critique cholesterol myths, and explain how medical systems expand diagnoses to sell more treatment. #DiseaseMongering #InformedConsent #MedicalOverreach #HealthTalks

Send us a textIn this episode Charles & Lyn talk about the incredible whistleblowers who have come forward to help expose the criminal coverup of the Infected Blood Scandal Show links Ita Buttrose lies about haemophilia treatments being purified in 1985  https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_d2874372777a4ef3a2c9342cce36349b~mv2.jpgIta Buttrose in 1986 telling parents of children with Haemophilia in Hawthorn, Victoria, that their kids treatments had been ‘purified' and made safe when she knew full well they hadn't been…https://www.facebook.com/100064645061367/posts/pfbid02S1oE59HHAN3ZmT7CijYZ95ESgukBe3zrqB7m4goqXmrwUPmQgfHjXUCmYwaVdDMml/?Neal Blewett says evidence that he is bisexual or gay is “scuttlebutt”https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_2e7e1e141f4e41549717a2e224bc3544~mv2.jpgBritish Police update: Infected Blood Scandal https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/infected-blood-scandal-police-review-of-public-inquiry-findings-updateJustice Michael Kirby and other conspirators of the coverup sing their own tax payer funded praises here https://www.kirby.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/KI_Annual-report-2015.pdfABC medical reporter Sophie Scott who has done work for the Kirby institute says that the infected blood scandal has been widely reported on when the ABC have never once investigated https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_3cd592a3c87b4467bcd907ceccf911a6~mv2.jpgWitness statement of Charles MacKenzie to UK infected blood inquiry (the last five pages feature his appeal to the inquiry chair Sir Brian Langstaff https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-12-16%20WS/2021-12-16%20WS/WITN3939001%20-%20Written%20statement%20of%20Charles%20Mackenzie%20-%2015%20May%202020.pdfThe Australian Red Cross Lifeblood advertised in sexually explicit gay publications for blood donors during the AIDS crisis here:https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/art6Be part of making justice happen and purchase a Make Accountability Happen Again cap here https://joinhighadventure.com.au/patriot-cap/Support a Royal Commission of inquiry into the Australian Red Cross/CSL Infected Blood Scandal here https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/registration

OA1227 - Come play the worst ever round of the Connections game and figure out what on earth Tuskegee Alabama, the CDC, Southern Denmark University, and the West African country of Guinea-Bissau all have in common, as RFK Jr. continues his campaign of “just asking questions” that we already have the answer to. Black men untreated in Tuskegee syphilis study. Heller, J. (July 25, 1972; republished May 10, 2017). Associated Press. The untreated syphilis study at Tuskegee timeline. Centers for Disease Control. (September 4, 2024). 45 CFR 46 Protection of Human Subjects. (Department of Health and Human Services regulations to implement the National Research Act and create Institutional Review Board policies). Hepatitis B. World Health Organization (July 23, 2025). Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike. Godoy, M. (December 26, 2025). NPR. RFK Jr. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark's in unprecedented move. Lovelace Jr., B., Edwards, E., Fattah, M., & Bendix, A. (January 5, 2026). NBC News. What is actually the emerging evidence about non-specific vaccine effects in randomized trials from the Bandim Health Project? Støvring, H., Ekstrøm, C.T., Schneider, J.W., & Strøm, C. (2025). Vaccine, 68, 1-4. Notice of award of a single source unsolicited grant to fund University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Department of Health and Human Services. (December 15, 2025). U.S. plan for $1.6m hepatitis B vaccine study in Africa called ‘highly unethical'. Schreiber, M. & Lay, K. (December 19, 2025). The Guardian. CDC awards $1.6 million for hepatitis B vaccine study by controversial Danish researchers. Szabo, L. (December 18, 2025). Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. CDC funds controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in African newborns. Offord, C. (December 18, 2025). Science Insider. Research ethics and compliance support. Southern Denmark University. Further reading: Qiao, H. (2018). A brief introduction to institutional review boards in the United States. Pediatric Investigation, 2, 46-51. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. International compilation of human research standards. https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/international/compilation-human-research-standards/index.html University of North Carolina. Nuremberg Code. https://research.unc.edu/human-research-ethics/resources/ccm3_019064/ Torrance, R.J., Mormina, M., Sayeed, S., Kessel, A., Yoon, C.H., & Cislaghi, B. (2024). Is the U.N. receiving ethical approval for its research with human participants? Journal of Medical Ethics, 51, 1-4. Barchi, F. & Little, M.T. (2016). National ethics guidance in Sub-Saharan Africa on the collection and use of human biological specimens: A systematic review. BMC Medical Ethics, 17, 1-25. Salhia, B. & Olaiya, V. (2020). Historical perspectives on ethical and regulatory aspects of human participants research: Implications for oncology clinical trials in Africa. JCO Global Oncology, 6, 959-965. Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

This episode explores a real-world medical incident where a costly error changed lives and provokes tough questions about accountability in medicine. Through candid storytelling and critical commentary, Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh examine how such mistakes unfold, the role of clinician condition and decision-making, and what it reveals about broader challenges in clinical practice.GET SOCIAL WITH US!

My conversation with Dr Caplan begins at about 29 minutes after the "shit show" Come to tonight's Hangout! Join us in Vegas for Podjam 3! Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Venmo at the bottom! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Dr Arthur Caplan who is currently the Drs. William F and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Prior to coming to NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Caplan was the Sidney D. Caplan Professor of Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he created the Center for Bioethics and the Department of Medical Ethics. Caplan has also taught at the University of Minnesota, where he founded the Center for Biomedical Ethics, the University of Pittsburgh, and Columbia University.  He received his PhD from Columbia University Follow Dr Caplan on Twitter and let him know you heard him here! On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page   Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo  

New weight loss drugs may portend end of “Fat Acceptance” movement; Celebs and Southerners embrace GLP-1s; Trump clears path for more access to diet drugs; Mid- and late-life exercise slash dementia risk; “Ethicists” urge more tick-borne meat allergy to save planet—as alpha-gal syndrome claims first fatality; What's wrong with the melatonin study that claims it leads to heart failure? How to detox 9-11 first-responders? Can weekend warriors obtain same benefits as regular exercisers? 

The Holocaust remains one of history's darkest chapters. It also stands as one of medicine's greatest ethical failures. Dr Dara Albert and Dr Ashley Fernandes visit the studio as we consider the physicians who were leaders, collaborators, and decision-makers in the atrocities of Nazi Germany. We'll consider the roots of these ethical breaches, the culture of medicine that enabled them, and the continuing responsibility of physicians to protect the dignity, rights, and lives of every patient.

The documentary "Take Care of Maya" outraged viewers, and a subsequent lawsuit resulted in a quarter of a billion-dollar judgment against the hospital that had treated her. But an appeals court has now reversed that judgment, and new questions have been raised. Was the hospital in the wrong? Or was Maya the victim of Munchausen Syndrome by proxy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Tudor sits down with Dr. Kurt Miceli, Medical Director at Do No Harm, to explore how parental rights are being eroded in children’s healthcare. They discuss the growing controversy over medical privacy laws that block parents from accessing their kids’ health records, especially around gender identity treatments. Dr. Miceli explains how gender ideology and social media are influencing medical decisions for minors, raising serious ethical and safety concerns. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.com Learn more about Do No Harm This episode is brought to you by Luma Nutrition | LEARN MORESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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​​Want to learn all of Dr. Morgan's expert advice on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum? Get her lessons here! Ultrasounds can save babies… and harm them.In this episode, we break down the real risks, the imperfect tech, and the benefits so you can choose with nuance. We don't take an all-or-nothing stance; We look at where this tool helps and where it doesn't, and name the common pressure tracks people get swept into.You'll hear what makes the first trimester different, why short scans matter, and how an anatomy scan fits. We pull back the curtain on false alarms, anxiety spirals, and the temptation to use a Doppler like a security blanket. Sometimes the smartest move is giving your body what it already needs.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[06:00] Choosing reassurance without overuse[11:00] Early scans: where caution matters[16:00] When false results derail a pregnancy[20:57] IUGR: balancing risk and timing[26:11] The miscarriage myth gets a reality check[29:16] What a randomized trial found about child outcomes[36:58] Choosing acceptance when you feel out of control[40:36] Why the ‘right' choice looks different for every Mom[50:18] What the 20-week anatomy scan is for[1:11:00] What a late-pregnancy biophysical profile actually checksResources Mentioned:Healthy as a Mother podcast episode on The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone | Apple or SpotifyFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Every year, millions of people's medical care runs into the roadblock known as prior authorization, which requires an insurer to sign off before chemotherapy, surgery or countless other services can proceed. Who does this often onerous process help, who does it hurt and how could it work better for everyone?Guests:Tom Roberts, Oncologist, Mass General Cancer CenterAaron Schwartz, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Department of Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaKathleen, CaregiverLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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