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Welcome to the Department of Bioethics and Humanities, formerly known as the Department of Medical History and Ethics. Our new name was chosen to reflect our focus and mission. The primary strength of the department is its rich, talented, interdisciplinary nature, which is a function of the faculty. Capitalizing on this strength and expanding the visibility of the department has emerged as a key goal for us.
The Department provides academic education and professional training in bioethics and humanities through an MA in Bioethics (coming Fall 2009); an undergraduate Minor in Bioethics and Humanities ; curricula in clinical ethics and professionalism for medical students, residents, and fellows; and sponsored continuing education activities for practicing health care professionals.
Departmental News
New Faculty
The Department welcomes two new faculty members: Rose James as Acting Assistant Professor and Gino Gianola as Adjunct Professor.
Fryer-Edwards receives Service Excellence Award
The Dean’s office of the School of Medicine is proud to recognize people who represent the values of excellent service and commitment to the School of Medicine’s mission. Dr. Kelly Fryer-Edwards, Associate Professor in Bioethics & Humanities has been named a recipient. Recipients of the Service Excellence Award have demonstrated their dedication to the mission through effective mentoring, inspiring leadership and high standards of exemplary service to others.
Bioethics listserv
The Department of Bioethics and Humanities is sponsors the bioethics listserv at UW for those interested in receiving information about bioethics events, lectures, discussions, and news of interest. Click here to subscribe to our bioethics listserv.
The Washington Death with Dignity Act
The Washington Death with Dignity Act went into effect on March 5, 2009.
Faculty in the Department of Bioethics & Humanities have been involved in educational efforts to prepare clinicians for requests under the new law.
Click here for a fact sheet summarizing clinician responsibilities under the Act and a reading list for further information. Click here for a powerpoint presentation summarizing the Washington law, the experience in Oregon, and data from a study conducted by Dr. Helene Starks and colleagues examining the experience from patient and family view points.
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We are pleased to announce the introduction of Bioethics Grand Rounds, co-sponsored by the Department of Bioethics & Humanities and the University of Washington Medical Center.
Please join us for our first Bioethics Grand Rounds on Tuesday, February 23 from 4-5pm in D209 Health Sciences (Turner Conference Room).
Sallie Sanford, JD, Acting Assistant Professor of Law, & Patricia Kuszler, MD, JD, Charles I. Stone Professor of Law, UW School of Law, will discuss Health Care Reform in a session entitled:
How About Health Reform: What’s the Prognosis?
Light refreshments to follow. We look forward to seeing you on February 23!
Bioethics Program Directors' Statement on Health Care Reform
The Association of Bioethics Program Directors has issued a statement on the ethics of health care reform. Specifically, this group of leaders in academic bioethics hopes to dispel some myths that challenge health care reform. The statement is available here.
Bioethics and the Swine Flu
For those interested in Bioethics Resources on Influenza & Pandemics, The Hastings Center has compiled links to several of their publications in this area. See their press release here.
BH offers MA program beginning Fall 2009
The Department of Bioethics & Humanities offers a Masters of Arts in Bioethics that provides a comprehensive, practical, and tailored program of study, designed specifically for clinical fellows and joint degree students in law, nursing, and medicine. The MA provides core training in normative and empirical approaches to clinical and research ethics. Click here for more information.
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