Articles

Maternal mortality and abortion in Malawi

Bios research associate Dr Calum Miller has published an article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health on maternal mortality and abortion in Malawi, and an associated… MORE

Conscientious objection in healthcare

Bios research associate Toni Saad with co-author Nathan Gamble has published an article in Clinical Ethics with the title ‘A taxonomy of conscientious objection in healthcare.’ MORE

Professor Alexander Pruss presents at the Bios BWIP Seminar Series

To start off the new year the January BWIP Seminar Series was given by Prof Pruss who gave us a very rich talk setting out his new research `Defining Murder’.… MORE

Euthanasia and assisted suicide – when choice is an illusion and informed consent fails

Arguments for legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide always rely upon the assertion that a patient must always make a persistent, well-considered, and free choice to end his or her life.… MORE

The provision of nutrition and hydration to vulnerable patients: an analysis of the clinical and ethical issues

Executive Summary The provision of food and fluids to vulnerable patients is an essential part of medical care. For a variety of reasons, some patients are unable to take food… MORE