Interviews
Book Reviews and Commentaries
Fetal Tissue Research and Christian Bioethics: A Review of the Scientific Developments, Policy Landscape, and Ethical Considerations by Edward R. Grant, Edward R. Grant, Heather Zeiger. and Michael J. Sleasman The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity Book Announcement
The Ethics of Health Care Rationing: Principles and Practices by M Longo Reviewed by J Butler. Cassell
Medical Journal Articles
The Politics of Informed Consent and the Limits of the First Amendment by Nadia N. Sawicki, JD, MBioeth JAMA April 17, 2024
Articles and Commentaries
The Ethics of Expanded Access Research By Tobias Boy Polak, MSc and Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD, MBE JAMA March 13, 2023
Forever Warrior. Trump’s Last Defense Secretary Has Regrets — But Not About Jan. 6 by Peter Maass The Intercept
Biden administration approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska, which has galvanized online activism by Ella Nilsen CNN
The Biden Plan to Advance LGBTQ+ Equality in America and Around the World by Biden/Harris
The Ethics of Expanded Access Research by Tobias Boy Polak, MSc and Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD, MBE JAMA March 13, 2023
We Can Now Use Cells from Dead People to Create New Life. But Who Gets to Decide? by MIT Technology Review
A Crisis of Undiagnosed Cancers Is Emerging in the Pandemic’s Second Year by Duaa Eldeib ProPublica
Coronavirus Vaccine Ethics by Heather Zeiger The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity
Catholic bioethicist laments HHS removal of restrictions on fetal tissue research by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Vaccines: 2 Moral Issues But Only 1 Discussed by Matthew Schneider Patheos
Ethicists must call out unethical behavior in health care, archbishop says by Benjamin Conoly Catholic news Service/The Pilot
Without the ACA, my son — and other kids with preexisting conditions — could die by Tasha Nelson National Catholic Reporter
Conservatives confront moral dilemma of vaccines and treatments derived from fetal tissue cells. Race against COVID-19 raises deep debate at the nexus of experiment, ethics. by Sasha Pezenik and Anne Flaherty ABC
Vaccines from Aborted Fetuses by Dather Kennth Doyle The Pilot
Filipino bishops warn govt over Russian vaccine deal .Prelates call for transparent and ethical testing, procurement and distribution of Covid vaccines by Joseph Peter Calleja UCA News
New Orleans health director works to prevent second wave of pandemic Catholic faith helps Dr. Jennifer Avegno support patients in their time of crisis by Jason Berry National Catholic Reporter
English Catholic bishops: Church backs vaccination to protect the most vulnerable by CNA/Catholic World Report
Ethicist alarmed over how treatment decisions were made for quadriplegic by Peter Finney Jr. Catholic News Service/ America
Study Aims to Enable Control of Prosthetic Limbs with Thoughts by Karen Blum Johns Hopkins Medicine
Q & A with Sr. Mary Margaret Ajiko, a surgeon saving infants' lives in Uganda by Gerald MatembuGlobal Sister's Report
A Hospital’s Secret Coronavirus Policy Separated Native American Mothers From Their Newborns by Bryant Furlow New MexicoIn Depth/ProPublica
Bill Gates Offered $10 Million Bribe For Forced Vaccination In Nigeria byGreatGameIndia
Bishops: Elderly and Disabled Have Same Right to Treatment as Others Amid Coronavirus by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Thinking Through the Rationing of Ventilators by Father Tadeusz Pachoolczyk The Pilot
“Indefensible” - Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs slams Trump’s move to halt WHO funding by IrishCentral Staff Irish Central
Guidelines for Rationing Treatment During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Catholic Approach by Daniel J, Daly PhD Catholic Health Association of he United States
Trump announces 'halt' in US funding to World Health Organization amid coronavirus pandemic by John Fritze and Courtney SubramanianUSATODAY
US Bishops: Coronavirus Response Must Utilize Ethical Principles by Kate Scanlon/ EWTN News/National Catholic Register
Thinking Through the Rationing of Ventilators by Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk The Pilot
Foundational principles should guide care decisions for COVID-19 patients, ethicists say by Lisa Eisenhauer Catholic Health World
Long-held ethical, moral principles must guide COVID-19 response by Julie Asher The Pilot
Ethics Over view by Catholic Health Association
Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Triage and ventilator rationing not the only ethical issues in pandemic, bioethicists say by Heidi Schlumpf National Catholic Reporter
Who Should Decide When Someone Lives or Dies? byCurrents News Staff/ New Evangelization Television (NET)
Playing God: Pandemic Brings Moral Dilemmas to US Hospitals. Two Christian bioethicists on life or death issues that American doctors may soon face. by Kara Bettis Christianity Today
Criteria for the Allocation of Limited Healthcare Resources: The Timeless Challenge of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis by John F. Kilner The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity
New Ethical Challenges in Triage by David Sherman The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity
A new way to think about the ‘consistent ethic of life’. Being pro-life shouldn’t be about individual issues, but rather about solidarity. by Steven P. Millies US Catholic
The ethical minefield of prioritizing health care for some with Covid-19 by Ira Bedzow and Lila Kagedan CNN
Manila hospitals start refusing admission to Covid-19 patients by Joseph Peter Calleja UCANews,com
Pope warns of ‘virionic genocide’ if governments prioritize economy over people during pandemic by Inés San MartínCrux
Age Discrimination and Rationing during the Coronavirus Crisis by Alexandra Desanctis National Review
Ventilators limited for the disabled? Rationing plans are slammed amid coronavirus crisis by Minyvonne Burke NBD News
Terribly Traumatic.’ Patients, Doctors Confront Medical Rationing in the Coronavirus Era by Christopher Weaver, Melanie Evans and Tom McGintyThe Wall Street
Ethical principles and the rationing of health care: a qualitative study in general practice by Lee Berney, MA, MSc British Journal of General Practice
U.S. bishops: Long-held ethical, moral principles must guide coronavirus response by Julie Asher Catholic News Service/America
Videos
Making Ethical Choices With Limited Resources: Lessons From Catholic Health Care