Ethicist Art Caplan discusses a recent case highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of patient motivations when ...

It’s a legitimate question. After all, ethics consists of getting the facts, applying principles, trying to work out ...

Delirium is a common but often undiagnosed condition in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. To improve early detection, a ...

This latest update in November 2025 adds Section XIV on Data-Driven Technologies to address the ethical considerations surrounding digital health, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Below are key ...

Students who are interested in both bioethics and theological ethics and who wish to write a dissertation on bioethics from a theological perspective should consider Saint Louis University's joint ...

Thank you for your interest in the 2025-26 Markkula Center For Applied Ethics Health Care Ethics Internship. The internship is designed for students interested in ethical dilemmas faced in healthcare ...

Informed by the Catholic, Jesuit values of Saint Louis University, the Department of Health Care Ethics is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in health care ethics teaching, research and ...

Sydney Shelby ’25 is pursuing a double major in biology and public health with a minor in philosophy, and was a 2023-24 health care ethics intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are ...

Medical ethics is a pivotal field that provides guidance for the conduct of medical professionals and ensures the integrity of medical practice, protecting the interests of all patients. Misconduct ...

The center's clinical ethics personnel engage in scholarship focusing on the practice of clinical ethics consultation as well as on the challenging theoretical questions that arise in the clinical ...

The field of medical ethics was developed primarily for the benefit of the patient. From birth control to end-of-life care, medicine is fraught with ethical concerns. A clear understanding of the ...