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[Applied Discussions in Medical Ethics] We are a group of medical students committed to fostering open, intellectually honest discussions on the most ethically concerning issues in medicine and broader society. Each episode, we will tackle a new topic with members of our own organization as well as with other student or physician guests.

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[Applied Discussions in Medical Ethics] We are a group of medical students committed to fostering open, intellectually honest discussions on the most ethically concerning issues in medicine and broader society. Each episode, we will tackle a new topic with members of our own organization as well as with other student or physician guests.

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English

Episodes

Episode #9: Forcing Chemotherapy on a Minor: A Case Study

9/15/2021
In this episode, we discuss the case of Cassandra Callender, a young woman from Connecticut who refused chemotherapy following a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma. We follow her case, discussing our initial impressions and some of the ethical dilemmas we encounter on the way.

Duration:00:46:18

Episode #8: Conscientious Objection in Medicine and More

1/7/2021
In this episode, we are joined by a special guest medical student as we discuss a variety of topics related to physician and patient autonomy, including the value and harm of conscientious objection in medicine.

Duration:01:11:58

Episode #7: Quarantine

9/4/2020
In this episode, we discuss the origins of quarantine within the medical profession, as well as its ethical justifications and limitations in light of the recent coronavirus pandemic.

Duration:01:11:04

Episode #6: Dr. Arash Javanbakht

11/21/2019
In this episode of the ADIME Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Arash Javanbakht, psychiatrist and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (S.T.A.R.C. Labs) at Wayne State University School of Medicine. We discuss Dr. Javanbakht's expertise in trauma and refugee health, politics, fear in medicine, physician paternalism, and much more.

Duration:00:54:01

Episode #5: Vaping and Paternalism

10/19/2019
In this episode, we discuss the recent vaping ban in the state of Michigan, as well as the extent to which physicians should influence public policy and the law.

Duration:00:50:37

Episode #4: Just Distribution of Finite Resources

9/17/2019
In this episode, we discuss the ethical complications surrounding distribution of resources within the field of medicine.

Duration:01:10:10

Episode #3: Physician Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

8/5/2019
In this episode of The ADIME Podcast, we discuss physician assisted suicide and euthanasia. We discuss the distinction between the two terms, some historic cases, and dive into some of the more compelling arguments for and against the practice.

Duration:01:08:46

Episode #2: Death and Dying in Medicine

7/17/2019
In this episode, we are joined by a student guest to discuss end of life medical care and the impact of losing a loved one to disease. We discuss the cultural influences affecting the way we view death in America today, as well as the the affect this has on medicine's perceived role in preventing it.

Duration:00:49:09

Episode #1: Gene Editing

6/17/2019
In the first episode of the ADIME Podcast, we discuss the topic of human gene editing. From humanity's early drive to control biology to modern advancements like CRISPR-Cas9, we explore the ethical implications of advancing medical techniques in gene editing.

Duration:01:17:49