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The Ethics Blog: A research blog from CRB
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What influences pregnant women’s decisions about prenatal diagnosis?
A large proportion of pregnant women in Sweden undergo prenatal diagnosis to assess the likelihood of chromosomal anomalies in the fetus. This initially involves a so-called CUB test, which combines ultrasound with a biochemical test. If the CUB test indicates a high probability of a chromosomal anomaly, further tests are offered. This can be a […]
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“Consentless measures” in somatic care: how do healthcare staff reason about them?
How do you handle a reluctant patient who may not want to take their medication or who protests against measures that are deemed to be beneficial to the patient, such as inserting a urinary catheter? Do you just give up because the patient does not consent? Except in acute emergency situations, coercive somatic treatment is […]
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Can consumers contribute to more responsible antibiotic use?
Most people are probably aware that antimicrobial resistance is one of the major threats to global health. When microorganisms develop resistance to antibiotics, more people become seriously ill from common infections and more people will die from them. It is like an arms race. By using antibiotics to defend ourselves against infections, we speed up […]
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Is this really true?
Why is the question of truth so marvelous? A common attitude is that the question can make us check that our opinions really are correct before we express them. By being as well-informed as possible, by examining our opinions so that they form as large and coherent a system as possible of well-considered opinions, we […]
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New insights into borderline personality disorder
Individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often suffer from strong emotions that change rapidly, from one extreme to another. They may fear abandonment and experience an inner emptiness. They may also behave impulsively and have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. BPD is often mis- or underdiagnosed and there is a tendency among clinicians to avoid the […]
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