a blog dedicated to discussion of medical and scientific ethics issues to bring awareness, support education, stimulate discussion, and incite change
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.
-Jack Welch (1935-2020), American Business Executive, Chemical Engineer, and Writer
Soohyun
Cofounder, B.ethical
Soohyun Oh is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut pursuing a career in medicine with service aims that include addressing health disparities, innovating medical procedures through research and engineering, and training future clinical leaders.
Ashanthi
Cofounder, B.ethical
Ashanthi Snell is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut pursuing a career in medicine and passionate about community service as demonstrated through her long and diverse history of volunteerism and service with Crisis Text Line, Best Buddies, PATH Honors Mentoring.
Elaine
Cofounder, Advisor, B.ethical
Dr. Lee is PI of the ecleelab, Director of the Human Performance and Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology. She is inspired by her bright, passionate, and caring trainees who will no doubt impact the future of science and medicine in an incredibly positive way. Dr. Lee serves as advisor to the B.ethical Project, but the project is entirely student-designed, student-driven.
Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind
-Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American Poet and Essayist
Four (4) Principles of Bioethics support evaluation of ethical dilemmas and reasoning based on principles and context informs decision-making and action.
Autonomy
allowing and respecting others to make their own free choices about their bodies and health
Justice
providing individuals what they are due and equal distribution of burden and benefits of new or experimental treatments to all patients
Beneficence
provide and develop skills and knowledge for the net benefit of individuals in different circumstances
Non-maleficence
responsibility to do no harm to others