Bioethics for the People

By: Devan Stahl and Tyler Gibb
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • AI in Medicine Part I
    Feb 6 2025
    In this episode Devan and Tyler discuss the current uses of AI in clinical medicine.
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    49 mins
  • Treatment and Diagnosis over Patient Objection with Dr. Holland Kaplan
    Jan 23 2025

    In this episode, Tyler and Devan are joined by Dr. Holland Kaplan to unpack a case of sudden-onset psychosis. We discuss the complex interplay between patient autonomy, surrogate decision-making, and the nuance of invasive interventions over a patient’s objection. How do we assess decision-making capacity in an acutely altered state? What happens when a surrogate’s wishes conflict with what clinicians believe is medically necessary? And where should the line be drawn between beneficence and coercion?

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    43 mins
  • Are Clinical Trials Best for Every Patient? Rethinking Cancer Care and Research Ethics with Dr. David Shalowitz
    Jan 12 2025
    Devan and Tyler sit down with Dr. David Shalowitz to unpack the ethical complexities surrounding the claim that clinical trials offer the best care for cancer patients. From the “therapeutic misconception” to the burdens and risks of trial participation, we explore what it means to balance patient-centered care with the pursuit of scientific advancement. David Shalowitz, “Are Patients with Cancer Care Best Managed in a Clinical Trial?” JAMA 331 (24): 2077-2078.
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    41 mins

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