Bioethics for the People Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb
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- Society & Culture
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Bioethics for the People Podcast is for anyone interested in bioethics. Wait, not sure what bioethics is? We are here to explore that question.
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Willowbrook
Devan and Tyler explore the Willowbrook State School, that stands as a stark symbol of the dark chapters in the history of medical ethics and public health. Willowbrook gained infamy for its association with highly controversial medical experiments conducted on children with intellectual disabilities during the mid-20th century. Led by Dr. Saul Krugman, the Willowbrook studies became emblematic of ethical questions about the treatment of vulnerable populations and the boundaries of medical research.
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Dax Cowart and the Refusal of Medical Treatment
Dax Cowart was severely injured in an explosion in the 1970s. Despite his injuries, he expressed a strong and consistent desire not to want medical treatment for his injuries an to be allowed to die. In this episode, Tyler and Devan explore the landmark bioethics care of Dax Cowart and its importance to current questions about medical decision-making, capacity to refuse medical treatment, and disability.
Links to Sources and other Interesting Stuff:
“Dax Cowert, Who Suffered for Patient Rights, Dies at 71” The New York Times, Obituary, May 15, 2019.
Documentary: “Dax Cowart — 40 years later” -
Mary and Jodie
In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the separation surgery of conjoined twins, Mary and Jodie
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The Ashley Treatment
In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the case of Ashley X. Ashley’s parents and medical team proposed a treatment plan to attenuate Ashley’s growth that drew both praise and criticism from bioethicists.
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Buck v Bell (1927): Eugenics and Forced Sterilization
Tyler and Devan walk through the infamous US Supreme Court Case of Buck v Bell (1927) in this episode. Buck v Bell has a dark legacy that includes forced sterilization, eugenics, disability, and violence against women.
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Henrietta Lacks
In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the life and afterlife of Henrietta Lacks. Her cells were taken without her consent and used in tens of thousands of research experiments. We discuss what has and hasn’t changed in research ethics.
Customer Reviews
Favorite Podcast!
Absolutely love this podcast! The hosts, topics, and thoughtful insight and discussions have been invaluable in my work. Thank you, Devan and Tyler!
Awesome
Great podcast. Thanks Devan and Tyler!
Mostly good
Overall, a very good and thought provoking podcast. But, when addressing issues abortion and reproductive rights more generally, very wishy washy, trying to appeal to both sides, and not trans inclusive. Frustrating and out of place with a podcast/hosts that are otherwise very thoughtful about social justice issues within bioethics.