A blog of the Emory University Center for Ethics and the Healthcare Ethics Consortium

Health at Hand (or Wrist): Ethical Considerations for Wearable Fitness Trackers in Clinical Medicine

Walk into almost any public space and take a survey of the wrists. Chances are you will meet at least one Fitbit, Jawbone, Apple Watch,...

“Unrepresented Patients” and Vulnerability: Patients without Decision Makers

Among the most complex ethical decisions that clinical teams face are treatment decisions for “unrepresented patients.” These patients...

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In our rapidly changing healthcare environment, there are significant ethical questions that address innovations in technology, the...

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