Art Caplan

NYU and other universities looking to shorten medical school to three years

The process of becoming a doctor typically takes four or more years for students to complete. But now some universities are looking into shortening the process by one year -- in part to minimize the burden of student debt.

NYU and other universities looking to shorten medical school to three years

New guidelines urge doctors to screen patients for obesity

New guidelines urge doctors to screen patients for obesity

Study of Studies Finds Retractions in Drug Literature Often Indicative of Misconduct

Study of Studies Finds Retractions in Drug Literature Often Indicative of Misconduct

Bioethicist sees promise in home HIV test, but raises serious questions

Bioethicist sees promise in home HIV test, but raises serious questions

Ethical Questions Surround New At-Home HIV Test

Ethical Questions Surround New At-Home HIV Test

Organ Donation in the Age of Social Networking

Organ Donation in the Age of Social Networking

Too Fat to Work as a Health Professional?

Too Fat to Work as a Health Professional?

Friday Follow: Supreme Court ObamaCare Hearings, Anger Continues in Trayvon Martin Shooting Death, Bully is Bullied by Ratings Board

Friday Follow: Supreme Court ObamaCare Hearings, Anger Continues in Trayvon Martin Shooting Death, Bully is Bullied by Ratings Board

Bioethicist discusses why hospitals may deny transplants for intellectually disabled

Amelia Rivera has a genetic disorder that has presented her with many challenges in life. She also needs a kidney transplant. Her mother says a hospital told her she wouldn't be getting the transplant because of her mental disability.

Bioethicist discusses why hospitals may deny transplants for intellectually disabled

The Bioethics of Denying Patients Organ Transplants

The Bioethics of Denying Patients Organ Transplants

Doctors question effectiveness, morality of taking an obese 8-year-old out of his home

An 8-year-old Ohio boy was taken from his parents and his home because he's overweight. He weighs nearly 200 pounds when a typical third grader weighs 60 pounds. Now the state has put him in foster care, but many are wondering if it's going to help — and if it's even right.

Doctors question effectiveness, morality of taking an obese 8-year-old out of his home

Should Obese Children Be Removed From Their Homes?

Should Obese Children Be Removed From Their Homes?

Obama administration considering whether to test anthrax vaccine on children

A group of scientists have recommended testing out the safety of the current anthrax vaccine, which is deemed safe for adults, when its administered to children.

Obama administration considering whether to test anthrax vaccine on children

White House Weighs Testing Anthrax Vaccine on Children

White House Weighs Testing Anthrax Vaccine on Children

The Ethics of Offering Money for Organ Transplants

The Ethics of Offering Money for Organ Transplants