Complicity
Should doctors intentionally do less than the best? (1/20)
The papers of Burley and Harris, and Draper and Chadwick, in this issue, raise a problem: what should doctors do when patients request an option which is not the best available? This commentary argues that doctors have a duty to offer that option which will result in the individual affected by that choice enjoying the highest level of wellbeing. Doctors can deviate from this duty and submaximise--bring about an outcome that is less than the best--only if there are good reasons to do so. The desire to have a child which is genetically related provides little, if any, reason to submaximise. The implication for cloning, preimplantation diagnosis and embryo transfer is that doctors should only produce a clone or transfer embryos expected to enjoy a level of wellbeing which is less than that enjoyed by other children the couple could have, if there is a good reason to employ that technology. This paper sketches what might constitute a good reason to submaximise. (+info)A reply to Joseph Bernstein. (2/20)
Dr. Bernstein suggests that anti-vivisectionists should be able to fill in a directive requesting that they receive no medical treatment developed through work on animals. It is replied that this would only be reasonable if research not using animals had long been funded as adequately and its results were currently available. (+info)American physicians and dual loyalty obligations in the "war on terror". (3/20)
BACKGROUND: Post-September 11, 2001, the U.S. government has labeled thousands of Afghan war detainees "unlawful combatants". This label effectively deprives these detainees of the protection they would receive as "prisoners of war" under international humanitarian law. Reports have emerged that indicate that thousands of detainees being held in secret military facilities outside the United States are being subjected to questionable "stress and duress" interrogation tactics by U.S. authorities. If true, American military physicians could be inadvertently becoming complicit in detainee abuse. Moreover, the American government's openly negative views towards such detainees could result in military physicians not wanting to provide reasonable care to detainees, despite it being their ethical duty to do so. DISCUSSION: This paper assesses the physician's obligations to treat war detainees in the light of relevant instruments of international humanitarian law and medical ethics. It briefly outlines how detainee abuse flourished in apartheid South Africa when state physicians became morally detached from the interests of their detainee patients. I caution U.S physicians not to let the same mindset befall them. I urge the U.S. medical community to advocate for detainee rights in the U.S, regardless of the political culture the detainee emerged from. I offer recommendations to U.S physicians facing dual loyalty conflicts of interest in the "war on terror". SUMMARY: If U.S. physicians are faced with a conflict of interest between following national policies or international principles of humanitarian law and medical ethics, they should opt to adhere to the latter when treating war detainees. It is important for the U.S. medical community to speak out against possible detainee abuse by the U.S. government. (+info)A proposed stem cell research policy. (4/20)
The aspirations of scientists and patients for human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research in the U.S. motivate attention to the nitty-gritty of law and regulation and its confluence with such moral consensus as lies within our reach. Federal law and regulation form a tangle. Analysis yields several conclusions not widely appreciated. A legislative enactment is the rate-limiting step of federally funded research, the restriction of research imposed by the previous administration's policy as reprised in current proposals fails to achieve its objective of avoiding complicity in embryo sacrifice, the current administration's policy is another failed noncomplicity scheme under which research cannot be expanded without demolishing its putative justification, and the Food and Drug Administration has already effectively interdicted procreative cloning. While it is not plausible to deny complicity in embryo sacrifice when performing or funding hESC research, one can justify sacrifice of some embryos by an argument whose premises are consistent with a wide range of moral and religious views. This paper proposes a rule of public policy providing for the use of donated embryos barred from the womb. This rule would optimize research while manifesting its moral justification. The rule is suitable for implementation by any government that funds hESC research. The rule's justification provides a cogent argument for such incremental steps toward its implementation as become politically feasible from time to time. (+info)Fetal tissue transplantation: can it be morally insulated from abortion? (5/20)
Ethical controversy over transplantation of human fetal tissue has arisen because the source of tissue is induced abortions. Opposition to such transplants has been based on various arguments, including the following: rightful informed consent cannot be obtained for use of fetal tissue from induced abortions, and fetal tissue transplantation might result in an increase in the number of abortions. These arguments were not accepted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Human Fetal Tissue Transplantation Research Panel. The majority opinion of the panel stated that abortion and fetal tissue use are entirely separate issues, and that tissue use is ethically acceptable because it can be morally insulated from the issue of abortion. In support of this view, panel members and others have replied to the arguments put forward by opponents of fetal tissue use. However, replies to the two arguments mentioned above have been unsatisfactory, and the shortcomings of those replies are identified herein. Examination of the arguments pro and con suggests that fetal tissue use cannot be completely insulated from the issue of abortion. Thus, in seeking an ethical justification for fetal tissue transplantation we must consider reasons other than those put forward by the NIH panel. In this paper it is argued that whatever wrong is involved in using fetal tissue from induced abortions must be balanced against the benefits for patients, and it is on this basis that fetal tissue transplantation can be ethically justified. (+info)Degrading and non-degrading sex in popular music: a content analysis. (6/20)
OBJECTIVES: Those exposed to more degrading sexual references in popular music are more likely to initiate intercourse at a younger age. The purpose of this study was to perform a content analysis of contemporary popular music with particular attention paid to the prevalence of degrading and non-degrading sexual references. We also aimed to determine if sexual references of each subtype were associated with other song characteristics and/or content. METHODS: We used Billboard magazine to identify the top popular songs in 2005. Two independent coders each analyzed all of these songs (n = 279) for degrading and non-degrading sexual references. As measured with Cohen's kappa scores, inter-rater agreement on degrading vs. non-degrading sex was substantial. Mentions of substance use, violence, and weapon carrying were also coded. RESULTS: Of the 279 songs identified, 103 (36.9%) contained references to sexual activity. Songs with references to degrading sex were more common than songs with references to non-degrading sex (67 [65.0%] vs. 36 [35.0%], p < 0.001). Songs with degrading sex were most commonly Rap (64.2%), whereas songs with non-degrading sex were most likely Country (44.5%) or Rhythm & Blues/Hip-Hop (27.8%). Compared with songs that had no mention of sexual activity, songs with degrading sex were more likely to contain references to substance use, violence, and weapon carrying. Songs with non-degrading sex were no more likely to mention these other risk behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: References to sexual activity are common in popular music, and degrading sexual references are more prevalent than non-degrading references. References to degrading sex also frequently appear with references to other risky behaviors. (+info)The prevalence of academic dishonesty in Texas dental hygiene programs. (7/20)
The media has given much attention to the academic cheating crisis in America. A majority of college students believe that, in today's global environment, it is necessary to cheat in order to get ahead and to compete with their peers. The prevalence and attitudes concerning academic dishonesty of health professions students, including those in medical, dental, and nursing schools, have been extensively researched. No such studies exist in the discipline of dental hygiene. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of cheating in Texas dental hygiene programs. Four hundred surveys were mailed to twenty Texas dental hygiene schools for graduating students to complete. A total of 289 usable surveys was returned for a response rate of 72.25 percent. Data were analyzed using SPSS with frequencies and chi-square tests. Findings from this study reveal that 86.5 percent of graduating Texas dental hygiene students have cheated a minimum of one time during matriculation. Students identified the demands of what they considered academic overload as the primary justification for cheating behavior. (+info)Open doorway to truth: legacy of the Minnesota tobacco trial. (8/20)
(+info)Complicity, in a medical context, generally refers to the state of being involved or associated with someone else's wrongful actions or negligence, typically as an accessory or partner. This can include situations where a healthcare professional knows about and fails to report or take action to prevent harm caused by another person, or where they actively assist in the commission of unethical or illegal acts. Complicity can also refer to the act of providing assistance or encouragement to someone who is engaging in harmful behavior, such as a patient who is abusing drugs or alcohol. In all cases, complicity implies a level of responsibility and accountability for the negative outcomes that result from the actions of oneself or others.
I could not find a medical definition for "Research Embryo Creation" as such, but I can provide some context. In the field of reproductive medicine and stem cell research, the creation of embryos specifically for research purposes is a controversial topic. These research embryos are typically created using in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques, where eggs are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory dish. The resulting embryos may then be used for various research endeavors, such as studying early human development, investigating genetic disorders, or developing new treatments for infertility and diseases. It's important to note that the creation and use of research embryos are subject to ethical guidelines and legal regulations, which vary by country and jurisdiction.
Stem cell research is a branch of medical science that focuses on the study and application of stem cells, which are undifferentiated or unspecialized cells with the ability to differentiate into various specialized cell types in the body. These cells have the potential to regenerate and repair damaged tissues and organs, making them a promising area of research for the development of new treatments for a wide range of diseases and conditions, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, heart disease, and more.
Stem cell research involves several key areas, such as:
1. Isolation and culture: Scientists isolate stem cells from various sources, such as embryos, umbilical cord blood, or adult tissues, and grow them in a lab to study their properties and behaviors.
2. Differentiation: Researchers induce stem cells to differentiate into specific cell types, such as heart cells, brain cells, or pancreatic cells, by exposing them to various growth factors and other chemical signals.
3. Genetic modification: Scientists may modify the genes of stem cells to enhance their therapeutic potential or to study the effects of genetic mutations on cell behavior and development.
4. Transplantation: In some cases, researchers transplant stem cells into animal models or human patients to investigate their ability to repair damaged tissues and organs.
5. Ethical considerations: Stem cell research raises several ethical concerns related to the use of embryonic stem cells, which are derived from human embryos. These concerns have led to ongoing debates about the limits and regulations surrounding this area of research.
Overall, stem cell research holds great promise for the development of new medical treatments and therapies, but it also requires careful consideration of ethical issues and rigorous scientific investigation to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
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Complicity - Wikipedia
Complicity in Torture | Dissident Voice
WikiLeaks' Legacy of Exposing US-UK Complicity
Complicity -- Spring 2020 -- Index on Censorship magazine
Into the Mystic: Centuries of Complicity - United Church of Christ
Junk Man: Revolution, Complicity, and Art - Big Think
Our Lady of Complicity | Laurie Penny
Complicity :: Film Movement
Complicity and the Reader - Crooked Timber
ICE targets good Samaritans: Another new low in Trump-era cruelty and complicity | Salon.com
Complicity Archives - Just Security
The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System: A Book Talk | ACS
Complicity in International Criminal Law: : Studies in International Law Marina Aksenova Hart Publishing
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Causation and Complicity: The HHS Contraceptive Mandate and Asymmetrical Burdens on Free Exercise by Edward C. Lyons :: SSRN
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Judicial Complicity in March to Destroy Trump - Freedom Watch
The Year of Complicity | The Walrus
Liability for complicity1
- In cases where one is complicit because of a failure to act when one has a duty to act to prevent a crime, complicity differs from omission in that liability for complicity arises from the related to other perpetrators, whereas liability for omission arises from a duty relationship to the victim. (wikipedia.org)
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- Sri Lanka's government will appoint a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations made in a British television report that Sri Lankan intelligence had complicity in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 269 people. (centralillinoisproud.com)
- COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka's government will appoint a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations made in a British television report that officials with the South Asian country's intelligence had complicity in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 269 people, including 42 foreigners from 14 countries. (centralillinoisproud.com)
Human rights1
- The defendants are charged with complicity in human rights abuses against the Ogoni people in Nigeria, including summary execution, crimes against humanity, torture, inhumane treatment, arbitrary arrest, wrongful death, assault and battery, and infliction of emotional distress. (ccrjustice.org)
White supremacy3
- After centuries of complicity, the norms of white supremacy have become deeply and broadly integrated into white Christian identity, operating far below the level of consciousness. (ucc.org)
- if you are white and you want to see what the Holy Spirit can bring to bear with a church free of centuries of complicity with white supremacy then practice this simple discipline: ask yourself every day "what do I see? (ucc.org)
- Elsewhere in the documents, members of the music faculty allegedly questioned the current curriculum's 'complicity in white supremacy. (theblaze.com)
Torture2
- When Prime Minister David Cameron announced in Parliament that there would be an inquiry (chaired by Sir Peter Gibson) into the United Kingdom's complicity in torture, two former Foreign Secretaries, Jack Straw and David Miliband, turned white. (dissidentvoice.org)
- The Bahraini people will never forgive or forget Formula One's complicity in the torture and imprisonment of Najah Yusuf. (inminds.co.uk)
Atrocities1
- With economy and force, Gross illustrates the need for a fundamental reconsideration of Polish complicity in anti-Jewish atrocities, using evidence ranging from the history of the pogrom, to the leading role of Poles, and the atrocity's suppression by a parade of governments, socialist, conservative and liberal alike. (overland.org.au)
America1
- Jonathan joins FRANK GAFFNEY to discuss Biden Administration complicity in China's attack on America. (emord.com)
Causation2
- 725 ). Complicity does not require causation of the crime, merely participating in the commission of the crime. (wikipedia.org)
- Lyons, Edward C., Causation and Complicity: The HHS Contraceptive Mandate and Asymmetrical Burdens on Free Exercise (September 30, 2013). (ssrn.com)
Conspiracy1
- Unlike attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy, which are crimes in and of themselves, complicity is not itself a crime but is a way of committing a crime. (wikipedia.org)
Participation2
- Complicity is the participation in a completed criminal act of an accomplice, a partner in the crime who aids or encourages (abets) other perpetrators of that crime, and who shared with them an intent to act to complete the crime. (wikipedia.org)
- When will Canadian complicity, in the form of Talisman Energy's participation in the Greater Nile project, come to an end? (sudanreeves.org)
Objectives1
- Objectives To examine the complicity of British American Tobacco (BAT) in cigarette smuggling in Asia, and to assess the centrality of illicit trade to regional corporate strategy. (who.int)
Discipline1
- This monograph provides the first comprehensive treatment of complicity within the discipline and beyond. (bloomsbury.com)
Crime1
- In reassessing this truth through the lens of a sensational crime, her book asks readers to consider - and confront - the larger role of culture and complicity. (chapter16.org)
International Cri1
- Simultaneously, the study of complicity becomes a test for the general methods and purposes of international criminal law. (bloomsbury.com)
Violence2
- Garcia's condemnation of violence rings hollow in light of his continued complicity in the seditious actions of a few fellow Republicans. (signalscv.com)
- Silence and complicity : violence against women in Peruvian public health facilities. (who.int)
Form1
- They say complicity-based claims differ from other religious liberty disputes in both "form" and "social logic" because complicity cases impose "material" and "dignitary harms" on third parties. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
Culture3
- Delicate and patient in its approach, very traditional in its structure right up until the end, Complicity is rich in poetic representations of Japanese food culture and rural life. (filmmovement.com)
- Complicity" is filled with poetic representations of Japanese food culture and rural life. (filmmovement.com)
- Finally, eliminating religious accommodations in complicity cases will not resolve culture war conflicts-it will only exacerbate them. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
Study1
- A powerful plea for empathy and cross cultural connection, Complicity is a beautifully drawn character study in which kindness and compassion eventually open new paths for a conflicted young man trying to find his place in an often hostile world. (filmmovement.com)
Shows2
- Though Professors NeJaime and Siegel claim that religious exemptions based on complicity were practically unheard of prior to Hobby Lobby , a careful examination of Supreme Court precedent shows that complicity-based claims have historically been treated with the same regard as other religious liberty claims. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
- Emerson's "You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity," shows the esteemed Concord sage's ability to make the connections that elude most. (worldpeacediet.com)
Education2
- It would be strange if Amish parents who frame their objection as an objection to secular education win in court, but parents who phrase their objection as avoiding complicity with a corrupt education system lose. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
- The complicity of digital technologies in the marketisation of UK higher education: exploring the implications of a critical discourse analysis of thirteen national digital teaching and learning strategies. (lu.se)
Traditional1
- Complicity-based religious accommodations are both a traditional and a necessary part of the American legal framework. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
Court2
- And, although it is being argued as a free speech case, Jack Phillips's blockbuster Masterpiece Cakeshop case at the Supreme Court this term involves the same complicity-based objection at its root. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
- First, long-established Supreme Court precedent affirms protection from complicity. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
Article2
- In their Yale Law Journal article " Conscience Wars: Complicity-Based Conscience Claims in Religion and Politics ," Professors NeJaime and Siegel argue that complicity-based religious liberty claims should be judicially disfavored. (thepublicdiscourse.com)
- But this third-party harm theory is fundamentally flawed, as I explain in my article " The Case for Complicity-Based Religious Accommodations ," published in the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy . (thepublicdiscourse.com)
Report1
- This annual research report by COAT juxtaposes evidence from a variety of sources to demonstrate Canada's complicity in international war crimes and crimes against humanity. (sources.com)
Justice1
- May centuries of complicity end a new era of justice and equity now begin on this, our journey Into the Mystic. (ucc.org)