Episode #9: Forcing Chemotherapy on a Minor: A Case Study

Episode #9: Forcing Chemotherapy on a Minor: A Case Study

In this episode, we discuss the case of Cassandra Callender, a young woman from Connecticut who refused chemotherapy following a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma. We follow her case, discussing our initial impressions and some of the ethical dilemmas we encounter on the way.

Episode #8: Conscientious Objection in Medicine and More

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest medical student as we discuss a variety of topics related to physician and patient autonomy, including the value and harm of conscientious objection in medicine.

Episode #7: Quarantine

In this episode, we discuss the origins of quarantine within the medical profession, as well as its ethical justifications and limitations in light of the recent coronavirus pandemic.

Episode #6: Dr. Arash Javanbakht

In this episode of the ADIME Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Arash Javanbakht, psychiatrist and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (S.T.A.R.C. Labs) at Wayne State University School of Medicine. We discuss Dr. Javanbakht's expertise in trauma and refugee health, politics, fear in medicine, physician paternalism, and much more.

Episode #5: Vaping and Paternalism

In this episode, we discuss the recent vaping ban in the state of Michigan, as well as the extent to which physicians should influence public policy and the law.