AMA Journal of Ethics
Ethics Talk
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 strategies for navigating real world tough cases.
Author
AMA Journal of Ethics
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Dec 15, 2025
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
Author Interview: "How the Arts Help Us Hold Grief and Maintain Collective Care" 01.07.2022 4:15
Tara Rynders joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article: " How the Arts Help Us Hold Grief and Maintain Collective Care " Recorded April 20, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "Is a Video Worth a Thousand Words?" 01.07.2022 3:43
Dr Laura Kolbe joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Drs Ryan Nelson, Joelle Robertson- Preidler , Olivia Schuman, and Inmaculada de Melo-Martín : " Is a Video Worth a Thousand Words?" Recorded May 13, 2022
Author Interview: "What Arts-and-Health Practices Teach Us About Participation, Re-Presentation, and Risk" 01.07.2022 7:40
Sofie Layton joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Drs Jo Wray, Victoria Walsh, and Giovanni Biglino : " What Arts-and-Health Practices Teach Us About Participation, Re-Presentation, and Risk" Recorded April 22, 2022 Read the full article here .
Ethics Talk: Why Comics Should Be in Ethics Journals 01.07.2022 20:51
Michaela Chan joins Ethics Talk to discuss her own comic-making practice, the challenges of representing ethical concepts visually, and how comics disrupt expectations in academic settings. Recorded March 29, 2022
Author Interview: "Songwriting and Youth Self-Concept" 01.07.2022 3:53
Dr Wendy Stewart joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Sophia Miao: "Songwriting and Youth Self-Concept" Recorded April 21, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "Leveraging Cross-Campus Expertise to Contribute to Dementia Care Through Music" 01.07.2022 3:19
Dr Vaishali Phatak joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article coauthored with Dr Mary Perkinson and Meghan Ramirez: "Leveraging Cross-Campus Expertise to Contribute to Dementia Care Through Music" Recorded April 26, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "How a Medical Orchestra Cultivates Creativity, Joy, Empathy, and Connection" 01.07.2022 7:30
Dr Roma Subramanian joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Matthew Brooks: " How a Medical Orchestra Cultivates Creativity, Joy, Empathy, and Connection" Recorded May 10, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "Imprints of 'Scanxiety'" 01.07.2022 6:30
Rachel Mindrup joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article: " Imprints of ' Scanxiety'" Recorded May 13, 2022 Read the full article here .
Ethics Talk: Illuminating the Science of Art 01.07.2022 26:37
Artist and researcher Dr Mark Gilbert joins Ethics Talk to discuss arts-based research: what it is, who it's for, and why we should pay closer attention to it as a method of clinical inquiry. Recorded March 15, 2022.
Author Interview: "Lead Toxicity and Environmental Health Justice Stories in Black and White Woodcut Portraits" 01.07.2022 10:41
Watie White joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Regina Idoate, Aislinn Rookwood, Sophia Quintero, Shelby Larson, Dr Arturo Aceves, and Dr Keyonna King: "Lead Toxicity and Environmental Health Justice Stories in Black and White Woodcut Portraits" Recorded April 25, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "Art and Poetry in an NHS Hospital's Elevator Bank" 01.07.2022 8:08
John Davies joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Sue Ridge: " Art and Poetry in an NHS Hospital's Elevator Bank" Recorded May 11, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "How Should Access to Military Health Care Facilities Be Controlled in Conflict?" 01.06.2022 4:33
Professor Martin Bricknell joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Professors David Whetham, Richard Sullivan, and Peter Mahoney : " How Should Access to Military Health Care Facilities Be Controlled in Conflict?" Recorded April 6, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "What Does Ethics Demand of Health Care Practice in Conflict Zones?" 01.06.2022 5:45
Leonard Rubenstein joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Rohini Haar : " What Does Ethics Demand of Health Care Practice in Conflict Zones?" Recorded March 29, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "Everyone Is Harmed When Clinicians Aren't Prepared" 01.06.2022 6:09
Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Thalia Arawi and Bashar Hassan: "Everyone Is Harmed When Clinicians Aren't Prepared" Recorded March 15, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: "How Should Military Health Care Workers Respond When Conflict Reaches the Hospital?" 01.06.2022 8:19
Dr Hunter Smith joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Joseph Procaccino and Dr Megan Applewhite: " How Should Military Health Care Workers Respond When Conflict Reaches the Hospital?" Recorded March 16, 2022 Read the full articl here .
Author Interview: "How Should Health Systems Help Clinicians Manage Bias Against Ex-combatants?" 01.06.2022 7:10
Chris Reynolds joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Camilo Sánchez Meertens : " How Should Health Systems Help Clinicians Manage Bias Against Ex-combatants?" Recorded March 29, 2022 Read the full article here .
Ethics Talk: Chronic Emergency and the Limits of Peace-Time Bioethics 01.06.2022 29:07
Dr Thalia Arawi joins Ethics Talk to discuss the rise of states of "chronic emergency," how health care workers can be protected when working conflict zones, and how the international community needs to move beyond declarations to support those affected by war and conflict. Recorded January 20, 2022
Author Interview: "Should Children Be Enrolled in Clinical Research in Conflict Zones?" 01.06.2022 8:32
Dr Dónal O'Mathúna joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Nawaraj Upadhaya : " Should Children Be Enrolled in Clinical Research in Conflict Zones?" Recorded March 31, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: How Does Cognitive Bias Affect Conversations With Patients About Dietary Supplements? 01.05.2022 6:17
Dr David Satin joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Drs Christine Danner and Ila Harris: "How Does Cognitive Bias Affect Conversations With Patients About Dietary Supplements?" Recorded February 12, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: Seven Points for Athletes to Consider Before Using a Dietary Supplement 01.05.2022 4:25
Dr Amy Cadwallader joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article : " Seven Points for Athletes to Consider Before Using a Dietary Supplement" Recorded February 09, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: Do You Know How to Assess Risks Posed by Over-the-Counter Vitamin A Supplements? 01.05.2022 4:48
Dr Rajani Katta joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dina H. Zamil, Emily K. Burns, and DrAriadna Perez-Sanchez: "Do You Know How to Assess Risks Posed by Over-the-Counter Vitamin A Supplements?" Recorded February 22, 2022 Read the full article here .
Ethics Talk: Should You Trust Influencers' Posts About Dietary Supplements? 01.05.2022 33:01
Dr Amy Cadwallader, Josh Klein, and Scott Schweikart join this episode of Ethics Talk to discuss safety and limited legal means of reining in social media influencers' advertisements about dietary supplements. Interview with Dr Cadwallader recorded February 9, 2022 Interview with Josh Klein and Scott Schweikart recorded January 13, 2022 Read the full issue here .
Author Interview: Reimagining Roles of Dietary Supplements in Psychiatric Care 01.05.2022 7:35
Dr Katherine Wu joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Erik Messamore: "Reimagining Roles of Dietary Supplements in Psychiatric Care" Recorded February 17, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: What Should Dietary Supplement Oversight Look Like in the US? 01.05.2022 7:42
Elizabeth Richardson joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored Farzana Akkas and Dr Amy Cadwallader: "What Should Dietary Supplement Oversight Look Like in the US?" Recorded February 09, 2022 Read the full article here .
Author Interview: Which Features of Dietary Supplement Industry, Product Trends, and Regulation Deserve Physicians' Attention? 01.05.2022 6:46
Dr Alexander Ding joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Amy Cadwallader and other members of the AMA Council on Science and Public Health: " Which Features of Dietary Supplement Industry, Product Trends, and Regulation Deserve Physicians' Attention?" Recorded February 04, 2022 Read the full article here .
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.