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A stylized view of an arteriography (a contrast X-Ray of the kidneys and aorta) that also could resemble a painting of a summer tree and its leafy branches.

Limiting Kidney Dialysis Availability Over 75?

Posted on September 9, 2016May 22, 2020 by The JBI

In That Case Necessary Limitation of Medical Treatment, Ageism, or Worse? A Policy Proposal for Limiting Kidney Dialysis Availability Over 75 Michael A. Ashby You are the head of a government health department. Perhaps inspired by the controversial Atlantic magazine article by Ezekiel Emanuel in late 2014—and facing increasing and unsustainable demand for kidney replacement (dialysis)…

An empty bed, with the sunlight streaming in from unseen windows.

End of Life 6(3)

Posted on August 1, 2009May 26, 2020 by The JBI

Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, Volume 6, Number 3 (September 2009) Guest Editors: Ian Kerridge, Paul Komesaroff, Mal Parker, and Elizabeth Peter Editorials Editorial Kate Cregan Letters to the Editor Research Involving Children: Direct Benefit or Social Value? Carlo Petrini Recent Developments Recent Developments John Coggon, Cameron Stewart, and Laura Williamson Symposium New Perspectives on the…

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Infectious Disease Ethics 6(2)

Posted on June 1, 2009May 26, 2020 by The JBI

Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, Volume 6, Number 2 (June 2009) Guest Editors: Michael J. Selgelid, Angela R. McLean, Nimalan Arinaminpathy, and Julian Savulescu Editorials Infectious Disease Ethics: Limiting Liberty in Contexts of Contagion Michael J. Selgelid, Angela R. McLean, Nimalan Arinaminpathy, and Julian Savulescu Recent Developments Recent Developments in Law Cameron Stewart Special Issue Moral…

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Nanotechnology 6(1)

Posted on March 1, 2009May 26, 2020 by The JBI

Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, Volume 6, Number 1 (March 2009) Guest Editor: Alan Petersen Editorials Editorial Kate Cregan Recent Developments Recent Developments in Law Cameron Stewart Symposium Introduction: The Ethical Challenges of Nanotechnologies Alan Petersen Nanotechnologies are expected to have a substantial impact on our lives in the future. However, the nanotechnology field is characterised…