Ethical Decision Making resources provide an introduction to basic ideas in applied ethics, such as utilitarianism, rights, justice, virtue, and the common good. We also look at foundational questions ...

The Effect of Mental Illness on Autonomous Decision-Making Capacity. One key tenet of medical ethics is respect for patient autonomy. Respect for autonomy generally requires treating patients as ...

For aspiring doctors, confronting ethical dilemmas begins long before encountering them in clinical settings. During the medical school interview process, applicants are often asked to discuss how ...