An upcoming event from our colleagues at the NYU Division of Medical Ethics –
Going Viral – Ebola and the Media: Contagion, Quarantine, and Patient Care
Wednesday, December 10th, 6 PM – 8 PM
20 Cooper Square, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
12/10/14 – Going Viral: Ebola and the Media
It would be interesting if this conference considers 1) the bioethical aspects of placebo usage in Ebola patients and 2) mandatory care provision from medical staff to Ebola patients – should it be voluntary or compulsory care?
On a further note, in addition to placebos, the study of advanced fluid resuscitation, immuno-modulators and vaccines in demographics with populations who can’t afford such treatments even if they were found to work remains ethically challenging.
Keen to find out more.