Running an organization means taking ethical risks. They may arise from the products and services you offer, the internal processes you employ, or the…
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Healthcare providers often deal with substitute decision-makers (SDM) who make unreasonable or uninformed requests. Sometimes these are for tests or scans that aren’t indicated….
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An elderly patient lost his sight due to a hereditary condition. When the condition was diagnosed, a genetic counselor became involved. Among other things,…
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An elderly patient was unconscious in an ICU. According to the treatment team, her prognosis was poor. Most jurisdictions have a legal hierarchy for…
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Therapists in small communities often have requests by community members for treatment, but the therapist is already treating one of the prospective patient’s family…
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A mid-twenties patient has fetal alcohol syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and intellectual disability. She has tried various forms of birth control and has found them…
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An elderly patient was unconscious in an ICU. According to the treatment team, her prognosis was poor. Most jurisdictions have a legal hierarchy for…
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In this short post, I’m going to do three things. First, I’m going to offer you a good piece of philosophical advice. Then I’m…
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Every day, I advise senior leadership of Fortune 500 companies on issues of ethical risk. Sometimes, my colleagues and I have to spend a…
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When people see brands doing something they regard as unethical, the boycott is a strong tactic they can use to push back. But what…