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Joint Center for Bioethics Archive
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![University of Toronto / Joint Center for Bioethics 23-Sep-2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/B00528_H1N1_flu_blue_med-115x115.jpg "Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic")
Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic
Posted on September 30, 2009 | No CommentsUniversity of Toronto / Joint Center for Bioethics 23-Sep-2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 23 Sep 2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/h1n1-115x115.jpg "Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic")
Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 23 Sep 2009 The anticipated onset of a second wave of the H1N1 influenza pandemic could present a host of thorny medical ethics issues best […] -
![University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics 22-Jan-2007 Public health trumps individual human rights, medical ethics experts say Medical ethics and other experts say tough isolation measures, involuntary if need […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/Ross-Upshur-98x115.jpg "Experts urge strongest isolation for new drug-resistant tuberculosis cases appearing in South Africa")
Experts urge strongest isolation for new drug-resistant tuberculosis cases appearing in South Africa
Posted on January 22, 2007 | No CommentsUniversity of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics 22-Jan-2007 Public health trumps individual human rights, medical ethics experts say Medical ethics and other experts say tough isolation measures, involuntary if need […] -
![11-Sep-2006 University of Toronto Joint Center for Bioethics Experts rank top 10 ways of improving health in poor countries from emerging stem cell and related technologies Eliminating the need for […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/download-1-115x115.jpeg "Replacing insulin is top-ranked breakthrough foreseen for health in developing world")
Replacing insulin is top-ranked breakthrough foreseen for health in developing world
Posted on September 11, 2006 | No Comments11-Sep-2006 University of Toronto Joint Center for Bioethics Experts rank top 10 ways of improving health in poor countries from emerging stem cell and related technologies Eliminating the need for […] -
![27 Nov 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics Coping effectively with a predicted influenza pandemic that threatens to affect the health of millions worldwide, hobble economies and overwhelm […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/svinja_i_prasici-1-115x115.jpg "Ethics in a pandemic")
Ethics in a pandemic
Posted on November 27, 2005 | No Comments27 Nov 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics Coping effectively with a predicted influenza pandemic that threatens to affect the health of millions worldwide, hobble economies and overwhelm […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 27 Nov 2005 Ethicists offer guide to decision-making in predicted flu pandemic; quarantine, duty to care, resource allocations among key issues Coping effectively with a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/B00528_H1N1_flu_blue_med-115x115.jpg "Prepare public for bird flu, experts urge governments")
Prepare public for bird flu, experts urge governments
Posted on November 5, 2005 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 27 Nov 2005 Ethicists offer guide to decision-making in predicted flu pandemic; quarantine, duty to care, resource allocations among key issues Coping effectively with a […] -
![26 Jun 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics The biggest issue in medical ethics today is the growing occurrence of conflict between health care providers, their patients and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/06/ethical-issues_tcm7-102892-115x115.jpg "Conflicts pitting doctors vs. patients / kin is #1 issue in medical ethics")
Conflicts pitting doctors vs. patients / kin is #1 issue in medical ethics
Posted on June 26, 2005 | No Comments26 Jun 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics The biggest issue in medical ethics today is the growing occurrence of conflict between health care providers, their patients and […] -
![11 Apr 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics In a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), published in PLoS Medicine, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/04/two-a1-115x115.jpg "Nanotechnology’s miniature answers to developing world’s biggest problems")
Nanotechnology’s miniature answers to developing world’s biggest problems
Posted on April 11, 2005 | No Comments11 Apr 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics In a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), published in PLoS Medicine, […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 6 January, 2005 Report urges end to monopoly of economists as development policy advisors Science and technology is so critically important to improving conditions in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/scienece-115x115.jpg "Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN")
Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN
Posted on January 6, 2005 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 6 January, 2005 Report urges end to monopoly of economists as development policy advisors Science and technology is so critically important to improving conditions in […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 6 December, 2004 Cuba, South Korea, and India make and export their own biotech vaccines, Egypt manufactures recombinant insulin, and South Africa is […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Transforming-Health-CareLar-115x115.jpg "Cuba, South Africa, India, China, Brazil Among Developing Countries with Recipe for Thriving Health Biotechnology Industries, Saving Lives, Researchers Say in Three-Year, First-Ever Study")
Cuba, South Africa, India, China, Brazil Among Developing Countries with Recipe for Thriving Health Biotechnology Industries, Saving Lives, Researchers Say in Three-Year, First-Ever Study
Posted on December 6, 2004 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 6 December, 2004 Cuba, South Korea, and India make and export their own biotech vaccines, Egypt manufactures recombinant insulin, and South Africa is […] -
![07 Oct 04University of Toronto Joint Centre for BioethicsNew medical tools that quickly and accurately diagnose diseases like AIDS and malaria top a list of 10 biotech breakthroughs deemed most […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/10/Babies-008-115x115.jpg "Report: How 10 top new technologies will help world reach globally-agreed goals by 2015")
Report: How 10 top new technologies will help world reach globally-agreed goals by 2015
Posted on October 7, 2004 | No Comments07 Oct 04University of Toronto Joint Centre for BioethicsNew medical tools that quickly and accurately diagnose diseases like AIDS and malaria top a list of 10 biotech breakthroughs deemed most […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Emerging Medical, Environmental Breakthroughs Hold Revolutionary Promise; Experts Call for UN Body to Help Share Knowledge Worldwide A global campaign to foster the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dowdeswell_elizabeth-115x115.jpg "Report: Open Benefits of Genomic Science to All to Save Lives of Millions in Developing Countries")
Report: Open Benefits of Genomic Science to All to Save Lives of Millions in Developing Countries
Posted on October 7, 2004 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Emerging Medical, Environmental Breakthroughs Hold Revolutionary Promise; Experts Call for UN Body to Help Share Knowledge Worldwide A global campaign to foster the […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto The final months and weeks for terminally ill hospital patients could be made better if hospitals simply instituted a systematic process to seek […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-13-at-3.09.43-PM-115x115.png "A Better Death: Patient, Family Perspectives Used to Improve End-of-Life Care; Hospitals Need Systematic Process to Heed Patients’ Concern")
A Better Death: Patient, Family Perspectives Used to Improve End-of-Life Care; Hospitals Need Systematic Process to Heed Patients’ Concern
Posted on May 23, 2004 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto The final months and weeks for terminally ill hospital patients could be made better if hospitals simply instituted a systematic process to seek […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 03 Nov 03 New research designed to help consumers create customized diets based on their genetic make up will create ethical and legal challenges […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/11/nutri-115x115.jpg "Ethical guidelines needed before ‘nutrigenomic’ groceries come to market")
Ethical guidelines needed before ‘nutrigenomic’ groceries come to market
Posted on November 3, 2003 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 03 Nov 03 New research designed to help consumers create customized diets based on their genetic make up will create ethical and legal challenges […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Students at more than 5,000 Canadian high schools this year will receive tools to take part in an unprecedented nationwide role-playing exercise designed […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-13-at-2.55.19-PM-115x115.png "Regulating Stem Cell Research: Students at 5,000 Canadian High Schools Look for Answers that Have Long Mired MPs")
Regulating Stem Cell Research: Students at 5,000 Canadian High Schools Look for Answers that Have Long Mired MPs
Posted on October 8, 2003 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Students at more than 5,000 Canadian high schools this year will receive tools to take part in an unprecedented nationwide role-playing exercise designed […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Responding to important challenges raised by Toronto’s handling of the SARS crisis, experts from the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/download-115x115.png "SARS Crisis Highlights Need for Ethical Framework to Guide Decisions During Infectious Outbreaks")
SARS Crisis Highlights Need for Ethical Framework to Guide Decisions During Infectious Outbreaks
Posted on January 7, 2003 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Responding to important challenges raised by Toronto’s handling of the SARS crisis, experts from the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), […] -
![Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Amid mounting pressure for a massive injection of funds into Medicare, one of Canada’s leading medical policy think tanks says money alone will […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-13-at-2.16.31-PM-115x115.png "Greater public role in health care spending decisions needed more than extra money to cure ailing system")
Greater public role in health care spending decisions needed more than extra money to cure ailing system
Posted on November 18, 2002 | No CommentsJoint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Amid mounting pressure for a massive injection of funds into Medicare, one of Canada’s leading medical policy think tanks says money alone will […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 12 Sept 2002 Intensive care unit physicians need to be comfortable prescribing drugs in whatever dose is needed to relieve a dying patient’s pain and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/singer-115x115.jpg "New guidelines for MDs draw line between relief of suffering and euthanasia")
New guidelines for MDs draw line between relief of suffering and euthanasia
Posted on September 12, 2002 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 12 Sept 2002 Intensive care unit physicians need to be comfortable prescribing drugs in whatever dose is needed to relieve a dying patient’s pain and […]