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High-stakes ethics decisions are common in health care. What should you do? Each month, the AMA Journal of Ethics' podcast, Ethics Talk, features interviews with influential experts and leaders on a wide range of cultural, historical, legal, and social topics in health care ethics. We sort through interesting, important, and difficult questions, talk about how to weigh competing values, and offer ... more

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Dr Michael Hauskeller joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Liam Shore: "What Are the Most Ethically Salient Implications of Epigenetic Age Testing?"

Recorded September 29, 2025.

Read the full article for free at JournalOfE... more

Dr Nicolai Wohns joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Daniel Promislow: "Lessons for Responsible Geroscience From the History of Longevity."

Recorded October 9, 2025.

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Editorial Fellow Dr Nicolai Wohns joins Ethics Talk to discuss the December 2025 issue of the Journal: "Aging is Bad for You?"

Recorded October 9, 2025.

Read the full December 2025 issue, Aging is Bad For You?, for free at JournalOfEthics.org

Dr Diya Uberoi joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Abby Rud: "How Old Are You, Actuarily?"

Recorded October 3, 2025.

Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org

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Recent Guests

Dr. Nicolai Wohns
Physician and doctoral candidate in philosophy
University of Washington
Episode: Editorial Fellow Interview: "Should Aging Be Treated?"
Dr. Michael Hauskeller
Professor of philosophy at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Episode: Author Interview: "What Are the Most Ethically Salient Implications of Epigenetic Age Testing?"
Dr. Diya Uberoi
Associate Director of the Genetic Discrimination Observatory and Senior Policy Analyst at the Center of Genomics and Policy for the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health.
Center of Genomics and Policy
Episode: Author Interview: "How Old Are You, Actuarily?"
Dr. Kate de Medeiros
Social gerontologist and researcher exploring attitudes about aging
Episode: Ethics Talk: Lessons from Disability Ethics About Ageism
Dr. Erin Gentry Lamb
Carl F. Aceph Designated Professor in Medical Humanities and Associate Professor of Bioethics in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: Ethics Talk: Lessons from Disability Ethics About Ageism
Dr. Neda Frayha
Primary care internist and audio editor in chief at HIPPO Education
HIPPO Education
Episode: Author Interview: "How to Teach Good EHR Documentation and Deflate Bloated Chart Notes"
Dr. David Oxman
Intensive care physician and associate professor of medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Episode: Editorial Fellow Interview: "Promises and Perils of Electronic Health Records"
Ibrahim Nawaz Khan
Fourth-year medical student at the University of Michigan Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School
Episode: Author Interview: "What Are Ethical Merits and Drawbacks of a Patient's Open and Direct Access to Clinical Information in Their EHRs During a Hospital Stay?"
Steve O'Neill
Director of Behavioral and Mental Health for OpenNotes and Associate Faculty in the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School
OpenNotes
Episode: Author Interview: "Whom Should We Regard as a Legitimate Stakeholder in the Accuracy of Information in a Patient's EHR?"

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Tim Hoff
Host of the Editorial Fellow Interview Series and Author Interview Series, focusing on exploring ethical questions in healthcare.
Tim Hoth
Host of the Author Interview Series and Ethics Talk, engaging in discussions about the interplay of ethics in healthcare practices.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Interesting and educational

    Excellent questions and interviews, such important things being discussed !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jill_mcgill
    Canada5 years ago
  • Fills an important need.

    There are very few places one can go to to hear leading thinkers and practitioners discussing current medical ethics issues. This is it. Great range of topics, timely, and the right length of time to go into detail.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amonduulii
    United States7 years ago

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Author Interview: "What Are the Most Ethically Salient Implications of Epigenetic Age Testing?"
Q: If you could add a point to your article that you didn't have the time or space to fully explore, what would that be?
The misconception that biological age reflects real age and its implications tied to a transhumanist narrative.
Author Interview: "What Are the Most Ethically Salient Implications of Epigenetic Age Testing?"
Q: What should health profession students and trainees in particular be taking from this piece?
They need to account for the patient's perspective and understand the broader implications of health information.
Author Interview: "What Are the Most Ethically Salient Implications of Epigenetic Age Testing?"
Q: What is the main ethics point that you're making in this article?
The need for transparency about the fictitious nature of biological age testing.
Author Interview: "How Old Are You, Actuarily?"
Q: If you could add a point to your article that you didn't have the time or space to fully explore, what would that be?
The real global impact of genetic discrimination and the need for equitable frameworks to address these issues globally.
Author Interview: "How Old Are You, Actuarily?"
Q: What should health profession students and trainees be taking from this piece?
They should understand that health is defined by broader social contexts, not just medical outcomes, and be informed about the implications of genomic technologies.

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This podcast explores the complex ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in healthcare through engaging conversations with experts and leaders in the field. Each episode addresses compelling questions, offering insights into the balancing act of competing values in medical practice and policy. Notable topics include the ethical implications of electronic health records, discrimination in healthcare practices, and the societal impacts of aging and disability. The unique focus on real-world case studies and actionable strategies provides valuable perspectives for both practitioners and those interested in the intersection of ethics and health.

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1. Dr. Nicolai Wohns
2. Dr. Michael Hauskeller
3. Dr. Diya Uberoi
4. Dr. Kate de Medeiros
5. Dr. Erin Gentry Lamb
6. Dr. Neda Frayha
7. Dr. David Oxman
8. Ibrahim Nawaz Khan

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