The medical community faces many ethical dilemmas when it comes to caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients. One such dilemma is how to balance personal beliefs with...
Medical ethics are guidelines that provide moral principles and standards of practice for healthcare professionals and researchers. These guidelines aim to ensure safe, just, and beneficial practices...
Medical Ethics and Complexities of Diagnosis: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Medical professionals are faced with the difficult task of diagnosing sexual orientation and gender identity....
The history of medicine has been fraught with controversy and conflict over the treatment of various groups of people deemed "deviant" or outside the norm. One such group that has faced particular...
The practice of sterilizing individuals deemed "deviant" based on their gender or sexual identity is an unethical and horrifying chapter in medical history that continues to have significant...
Trans embodiment is a concept that refers to the way an individual identifies their gender beyond traditional male/female binaries. It involves recognizing one's own body as a site of transformation...
Trans embodiment is a term used to describe the process of transitioning from one gender identity to another through various means such as hormonal therapy, surgery, and psychotherapy. It involves...
Transgender individuals often undergo physical changes to align their bodies with their gender identity. This process is called "trans embodiment" and involves surgery, hormones, or both. It can be...
The practice of medicine is inherently concerned with human health and wellness, which includes physical, mental, social, and emotional aspects. It entails the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and...
A common slogan in medical ethics is "first do no harm" ("primum non nocere"), which means that physicians are obligated to act in ways that will not intentionally cause harm to their patients. This...