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New study by Թϱprofessor focuses on role of state medical boards and the spread of misinformation
Misinformation is common in social media and politics, as we know all too well. But what about the medical profession? Do some physicians willingly spread distortions, and if so, should they be disciplined?
November 22, 2024Research and Innovation
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What happens when families and medical proxies disagree about end-of-life decisions?
Disagreements about end-of-life care are common, pitting family members and medical proxies against each other and posing a myriad of ethical and legal questions.
April 5, 2024Research and Innovation
In the weeks since the Alabama Supreme Court held that embryos are “unborn children” under one state law, most attention has been focused on in vitro fertilization – whether the decision imperils parents’ attempts to create a family.
March 22, 2024In the Media