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  • When we ourselves contribute to the problem: a retrospective view of resignation syndrome


    Humans are good at solving problems. But solutions also cause unforeseen problems. The latter problems can be more difficult to understand because they are so close to us: we do not see how we ourselves create them through our solutions. A person who feels that no one smiles at her may be unaware of how […]
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  • Can we change by seeing our mistakes?


    Perhaps I should start by mentioning that I am not an expert on Confucius but find him inspiring. This post just expresses that inspiration, nothing else. Given how conflicts are constantly recreated, everywhere and in all areas, one might wonder if we can ever change by seeing our mistakes. We have mastered so much through […]
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  • When nurses become researchers: ethical challenges in doctoral supervision


    Nurses who choose to pursue a doctorate and conduct research in the nursing and health sciences contribute greatly to the development of healthcare: the dissertation projects are often collaborations with healthcare. However, doctoral education in the field contains challenges for both doctoral students and their supervisors. One challenge is that many combine research with part-time […]
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  • Conditions for studies of medicine safety during breastfeeding


    Reliable information on medicine safety during breastfeeding is lacking for many medications. In order to avoid the risk of harming the baby, mothers taking medication for various diseases may be advised by their doctor to discontinue the medication during breastfeeding (or the woman herself may choose to discontinue). Alternatively, the woman may be advised to […]
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  • The importance of letting things take their time


    To be an ethicist and philosopher is to be an advocate for time: “Wait, we need time to think this through.” This idea of letting things take their time rarely gains traction in society. It starts already in school, where the focus is often on being able to calculate quickly and recite as many words […]
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