The Doctors’ Trial: 70 years on from the Nuremberg Code
While many of us, on occasion complain about having to get ethical approval, it is important to be aware of the history behind these obligations. This is especially true with the recent resurgence of the far-right and Neo-Nazis leading to...
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Science, Media and Ethics: an uneasy mix?
Is it possible to ‘sell science’ responsibly? It has been argued by many that much science reporting is based on fanciful and emotive news headlines that can misrepresent a story in order to draw readers in. Important strides have been...
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Our NHS: a place for ethical consumption?
Two weeks ago the news covered a tragic death: a seven week old baby, Axel, succumbed to a chest infection despite repeated contact with the health services. The story gained traction not so much as a narrative of professional mistakes,...
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‘Strategic ignorance’: in praise of blind decisions?
We’re marking the last assessments of the academic year – just in time to start teaching the next set of students. We’re ready to put new names to new faces and to work on creating relationships that help everyone to...
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Helsinki Declaration: Healthy Volunteers and Risk