Confronting conscience, culture & medical ethics
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Unveiling the Unseen: The Electromagnetic Theory of COVID-19
The theory of EMF radiation weaponization as the cause of COVID-19 illness. Presentation to follow…
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Informed Consent or Innocence by Ommision?
Without over concern for semantics, one must question whether the criteria used by regulatory agencies such as the FDA and HHS/OHRP for biomedical research truly reflect “informed” consent. When considering the impact of withholding information from those seeking to be informed, should we not also evaluate the extent of the consequences of such omissions? The…
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Beyond Generalizability: Rethinking the Purpose and Scope of Human Subjects Research
One criticism, which I suggest to serve as a proposed addendum to The Belmont Report’s updated 2018 decision charts in requesting human subjects research, is that in order for research to be fit for IRB review, it must first “contribute to generalizable knowledge”. This requirement, as it stands, may inadvertently permit unethical scientific inquiry due…
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What Is Medical Freedom?
What is meant by ‘medical freedom’? This quote from Stirner delves into the concept of freedom as a self-directed and self-assertive endeavor, rather than a passive or bestowed state. This philosophical perspective resonates deeply within the landscape of medical ethics, particularly in the context of patient autonomy and self-determination.
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Public For Use
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), stands as one of the most infamous examples of unethical research in medical history. In this study, African American men diagnosed with syphilis were denied treatment and left untreated, even as effective treatment became available, without their informed…
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Medical Martyrdom: Sins Paid
Juan Huarte de San Juan was a Spanish physician, philosopher, and writer born in Navarre, Spain, in 1529. He is best known for his influential work “Examen de Ingenios para las Ciencias” (The Examination of Men’s Wits), published in 1575. In this work, Huarte de San Juan proposed a theory of individual differences in intelligence…
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Into The Unknown
Near-death experiences (NDEs) offer a unique lens through which to explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and human experience, particularly in relation to the mysterious aspects of existence. While NDEs remain a subject of ongoing scientific inquiry and debate, they provide valuable insights into the nature of consciousness, perception, and the human psyche.
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Know Thy Enemy
The Nuremberg Code was more than a simple solution to the medical improprieties of WWII. It served as a doctrine for future generations in order to protect the sanctity of human self-agency to resist advances made by tyrannical interests within the medical and scientific landscape. It’s authors proposed an international legal document, with each line…
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Bad Surgeon
Dr. Jayant Patel, an Indian-born surgeon, gained notoriety for his involvement in a series of medical malpractice cases in Australia and the United States. He became one of the many physicians dubbed as “Dr. Death” by local hospital staff and media after facing allegations of negligence, incompetence, and unethical behavior, including performing unnecessary surgeries and…
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Quality of Life
Quality of life is a commonly used term in medicine to describe a patient’s prognosis. Beyond its medical context, it embodies a subjective measure of ‘well-being’ that we strive to attain collectively—a state where each day is enriched by prosperity, peace, and minimal obstacles, as we navigate through our lives. Though as we number our…
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