John D. Arras interview
Occasionally we publish interviews with bioethicists about contemporary issues. This week’s is with John D. Arras, Porterfield Professor of Biomedical Ethics at the University of Virginia.
Michael Cook
Michael Cook edits BioEdge, a bioethics newsletter, and MercatorNet, an on-line magazine whose focus is human dignity. He writes from Sydney, Australia.
Latest posts by Michael Cook (see all)
- How long can you put off seeing the doctor because of lockdowns? - December 3, 2021
- House of Lords debates assisted suicide—again - October 28, 2021
- Spanish government tries to restrict conscientious objection - October 28, 2021
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