Devan and Tyler explore the Willowbrook State School, that stands as a stark symbol of the dark chapters in the history of medical ethics and public health. Willowbrook gained infamy for its association with highly controversial medical experiments conducted on children with intellectual disabilities during the mid-20th century. Led by Dr. Saul Krugman, the Willowbrook studies became emblematic of ethical questions about the treatment of vulnerable populations and the boundaries of medical research. “Willowbrook: The Last Disgrace” Investigative Report by Geraldo Rivera DuBois, J. M. (200 ..read more

Dax Cowart was severely injured in an explosion in the 1970s. Despite his injuries, he expressed a strong and consistent desire not to want medical treatment for his injuries an to be allowed to die. In this episode, Tyler and Devan explore the landmark bioethics care of Dax Cowart and its importance to current questions about medical decision-making, capacity to refuse medical treatment, and disability. Links to Sources and other Interesting Stuff: “Dax Cowert, Who Suffered for Patient Rights, Dies at 71” The New York Times, Obituary, May 15, 2019. Documentary: “Dax Cowart — 40 years later ..read more

In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the separation surgery of conjoined twins, Mary and Jodie ..read more

In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the case of Ashley X. Ashley’s parents and medical team proposed a treatment plan to attenuate Ashley’s growth that drew both praise and criticism from bioethicists. Links to Sources: Kristi Kirschner et al. (2009) “The Curious Case of Ashley X,” PM&R. Ashley’s Parent’s Blog: http://www.pillowangel.org/ News reports: https://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/11/ashley.ethicist/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/26/opinion/26singer.html https://www.theguardian.com/society/2012/mar/16/ashley-treatment-ericas-story ..read more

Tyler and Devan walk through the infamous US Supreme Court Case of Buck v Bell (1927) in this episode. Buck v Bell has a dark legacy that includes forced sterilization, eugenics, disability, and violence against women. Further Reading: Wolfe, Brendan. Buck v. Bell (1927). (2021, February 12). In Encyclopedia Virginia. “The Forgotten Lessons of the American Eugenics Movement” The New Yorker, April 2016. Lombardo, Paul A. Three Generations, No Imbeciles: Eugenics, the Supreme Court, and Buck v. Bell. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008. Eugenics and Scientific Raci ..read more

In this episode, Devan and Tyler discuss the life and afterlife of Henrietta Lacks. Her cells were taken without her consent and used in tens of thousands of research experiments. We discuss what has and hasn’t changed in research ethics ..read more

https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:6000/1*0t3A_05GjYPSGwxavjDekQ.jpeg On this episode, we delve into one of the most influential cases in bioethics, mental health to discover whether healthcare providers have a “duty to warn” patients of potential violence. Devan and Tyler explore the Tarasoff case's historical context, legal significance, and the enduring ethical and practical implications it holds for the field of psychology, mental health, and the broader legal system. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCHANDISE SITE WHERE YOU CAN GET ALL THE BIOETHICS FOR THE PEOPLE GIFTS FOR THE H ..read more

Devan presents the fascinating and controversial case of 'Baby M' that captivated the world in the late 1980s. This landmark gestational surrogacy case raises complex questions about reproductive technology, parental rights, and who is a parent. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCHANDISE SITE WHERE YOU CAN GET ALL THE BIOETHICS FOR THE PEOPLE GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS ..read more

In this episode, Darian Goldin Stahl delves in the wild west of eating your placenta ..read more

Tyler (the leading expert on the Schiavo case) and Devan discuss the life and death of Terri Schiavo ..read more