Bioethics and Us

In this episode we speak with Mr Farhad Udwadia and Mr Shivam Singh, bioethicists and graduates of Harvard Medical School Center of Bioethics. This episode focuses on bioethics in India, including their recently conducted survey on “The Role of Medical Personnel in Improving Prisoner Rights and Health in India” as well as advice on getting into the field of Bioethics as a student. Hope you enjoy! Please do contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have. I'm always looking forward to having exciting conversations to learn and grow! Also, if you working in the bioethics field or any relating to it, I would love to connect with you and have you share your ideas and perspectives on future episodes. Please email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

In this episode I focus on the second and third of the four principles of bioethics, that of non-maleficence and beneficence. We'll look at hypothetical situations to better understand these principles and their elements. Hope you enjoy! Please do contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have. I'm always looking forward to having exciting conversations to learn and grow! Also, if you working in the bioethics field or any relating to it, I would love to connect with you and have you share your ideas and perspectives on future episodes. Please email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

In this episode we speak with Dr. Amar Jesani an independent consultant, researcher and teacher in bioethics and public health. He is the co-founder of the Forum for Medical Ethics Society and the editor of the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. This episode is part 2 of 2 episodes exploring the role of medical professionals in criminal justice. This episode specifically focuses on narco-analysis. Hope you enjoy! Please do contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have. I'm always looking forward to having exciting conversations to learn and grow! Also, if you working in the bioethics field or any relating to it, I would love to connect with you and have you share your ideas and perspectives on future episodes. Please email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

In this episode we speak with Dr. Amar Jesani an independent consultant, researcher and teacher in bioethics and public health. He is co-founder of the Forum for Medical Ethics Society and editor of the forum’s publication, the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. Since 1979, he has completed 20 research and training projects in public health and bioethics; and has co-authored and co-edited eight books. This episode is part 1 of 2 episodes exploring the role of medical professionals in criminal justice. This episode specifically focuses on torture. Hope you enjoy! Please do contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have. I'm always looking forward to having exciting conversations to learn and grow! Also, if you working in the bioethics field or any relating to it, I would love to connect with you and have you share your ideas and perspectives on future episodes. Please email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

In this episode we speak with Ms Sandhya Srinivasan, a freelance journalist, member of the World Association of Medical Editors and researcher with a master’s degrees in sociology and public health. She writes primarily on medical ethics and public health in academic journals as well as in the media. She is the consulting editor of the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. Additionally In 2002-2003, she was an Ashoka Fellow for her work in medical ethics and has conducted research and written for several international bodies including UNICEF. This episode is focused on assisted reproductive technology, the infertility industry and its ethical implications. Hope you enjoy! Please do contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have. I'm always looking forward to having exciting conversations to learn and grow! Also, if you working in the bioethics field or any relating to it, I would love to connect with you and have you share your ideas and perspectives on future episodes. Please email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

In this episode I focus on the first of the four principles of bioethics, that of respect for autonomy. We'll look at hypothetical situations to better understand this principle and its elements. Hope you enjoy! Please do contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have. I'm always looking forward to having exciting conversations to learn and grow! Also, if you working in the bioethics field or any relating to it, I would love to connect with you and have you share your ideas and perspectives on future episodes. Please email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

In this episode we speak with Dr Jatin Shah, the director of the Mumbai Infertility Clinic and IVF center. He is a specialist in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) including procedures like IVF; oocyte, sperm and embryo donation; gestational surrogacy and much more. He has successfully established pregnancies in 17,000 infertile couples since 1994. This episode is focused on assisted reproductive technology and its ethical implications, especially in developing countries like India. Hope you enjoy! Please do get in touch with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have - always looking to have conversations and learn and grow! Also, if you are someone working in this field or any relating to it, I would love to connect. Email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

In this episode we speak with Dr Saumil Kapadia, a general practitioner, working in the field of medicine for 13 years. He caters to a range of patients of different age groups and economic strata. He is also actively working as a frontline doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is focused on the ethics of rationing of healthcare in a developing country like India, especially in a pandemic. Hope you enjoy! Please do get in touch with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have - always looking to have conversations and learn and grow! Also, if you are someone working in this field or any relating to it, I would love to connect. Email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com

Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of bioethics! In this episode I will introduce you to this ever-evolving and intriguing field, through the story of Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa cells. Hope you enjoy!  Please do get in touch with any questions, concerns or ideas you may have - always looking to have conversations and learn and grow! Also, if you are someone working in this field or any relating to it, I would love to connect. Email me at bioethicsandus@gmail.com