Tête-à-Tête with Bioethics

In today's digital age, social media platforms have become powerful influences on how we communicate, form opinions, and understand the world around us. Among these platforms, TikTok has emerged as one of the most influential spaces, shaping trends, behaviors, and even moral perspectives, particularly among younger generations. As we navigate an increasingly digital world, let us reflect on how te...

A chilling look into the secret U.S. human radiation experiments that exposed patients, prisoners, children, and vulnerable communities to dangerous research without proper consent. This podcast explores how these unethical studies shaped modern medical ethics and why remembering them still matters today.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic have moved far beyond diabetes management — they are now reshaping how medicine, culture, and society understand body weight itself. But as these drugs become normalized, a deeper ethical question emerges: are we entering an era where body size becomes equated with rationality — and where those who do not conform are quietly pushed outside the boundaries of ful...

✨ Patients or posts? When patients become Instagram stories. In today’s digital world, medicine isn’t just practiced… it’s posted 👀 But where do we draw the line? 💭 When does sharing become oversharing? 💭 When does awareness turn into exploitation? 💭 And most importantly… are patients becoming content? Join us for a short yet thought-provoking podcast exploring the ethics behind medical conte...

Was the birth of modern medicine a triumph of genius—or a terrifying bioethical crime? In Episode 14 of Bioethics Tête-à-Tête, host Rtr Ketaki Khamkar uncovers the dark history of the world's first vaccine. In 1796, Dr. Edward Jenner discovered the key to eradicating smallpox, but he did so by playing Russian roulette with an eight-year-old boy's life—intentionally injecting his gardener's son wit...

Every year, International Nurses Day is observed to recognize the invaluable contribution of nurses in strengthening healthcare systems and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Nurses are not only caregivers but also educators, advocates, and frontline responders who play a vital role in promoting health and saving lives. This day also reminds us of the ethical responsibility to respect, support,...

An insightful podcast exploring real challenges in India' healthcare , Government insurance scheme, scams & loopholes in accessibility of healthcare for the economically weaker population Are doctors becoming fraudulent!?? As future doctors we should be aware of such malpractices, report if it happens around us. A must-listen for medical students to know the reality of healthcare in India &amp...

Every year, millions of workers suffer injuries, illnesses, and fatalities that are entirely preventable. World Day for Safety and Health at Work reminds us that occupational safety is not optional — it is a fundamental right of every worker, in every sector. Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003, this annual campaign promotes the prevention of occupational accidents...

An insightful podcast exploring real-life medical negligence cases, ethical dilemmas, and legal responsibilities in healthcare. Learn how proper consent, communication, and ethical practice can help avoid legal complications in medical practice. A must-listen for medical students to build awareness, responsibility, and safe clinical decision-making.

Does every truth deserve to be told? What if telling a patient the truth… actually made things worse? In a world where medicine can detect everything, we explore a quiet ethical dilemma- does every diagnosis need to be told? A short, thought-provoking episode on truth, harm, and the fine line between them.

Episode 8: From Poets to Pariahs In this special World TB Day episode of Tête-à-Tête, we dive into the dark and fascinating history of Tuberculosis. How did a disease once romanticized as the beautiful, tragic "White Plague" of the Victorian elite become a deeply stigmatized illness of the marginalized? Join us as we explore the intersection of medical history and modern bioethics, unpacking the I...

With Women’s Day approaching, this episode explores a powerful question at the crossroads of history, medicine, and ethics: Who gets to be called a healer — and who gets labeled dangerous? From persecuted midwives to forgotten pioneers of women’s health, we reflect on how credibility in healthcare has often been shaped by more than just science.

Leprosy is not a disease of the past — it remains a public health concern that requires awareness, early detection, and compassion. Caused by Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is completely curable with timely diagnosis and multidrug therapy. However, stigma and discrimination continue to affect individuals and families more than the disease itself. Join us as we observe World Leprosy Day through an a...

Welcome to Season 5 episode 5 of Tete-a-Tete with Bioethics The Kate Cox Case and the Limits of Autonomy This short episode explores a real-life case where patient autonomy and informed consent existed, yet were ultimately denied due to legal and political constraints. This episode invites listeners to reflect on a difficult but important question: Who truly controls healthcare decisions: the pati...

This episode tackles the escalating ethical crisis of antimicrobial resistance — where medicine, public policy, and human rights intersect. From historic missteps in antibiotic stewardship to the widening global inequalities that shape who lives and who dies from drug-resistant infections, we explore how AMR threatens not just microbes, but moral frameworks worldwide. Dedicated to World AMR Awaren...

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 3 of Tete-a-Tete with Bioethics

Dive into the world of Bioethics! From its origins and landmark cases to the four guiding principles—beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice—this episode unpacks it all. Join us to understand how ethics shapes modern medicine and the future of healthcare.

🗣 Welcome to Tête-à-tête Season 5 Episode 1 – Medicine’s Forgotten Guinea Pigs. An unflinching look at how vulnerable communities in India were turned into test subjects for global pharma, from Bhopal gas tragedy survivors to slum dwellers and children, exposing consent violations, hidden deaths, and the fight for accountability. 🗣

Step into the ethical grey zone with Conflict of Interest – where intentions blur, decisions clash, and integrity is put to the test!

Welcome to 'Tête-à-tête' episode 9 An exploration of the Devadasi system, a tradition where girls are dedicated to temples in the name of faith, tracing its origins, the exploitation and human rights abuses it led to, and the ongoing fight for justice and reform.

Welcome to 'Tête-à-tête' episode 8– the podcast that discusses the inhumane practice of female genital mutilation ,almost a rite of passage for several young girls even within our own country. This February 6th, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, let’s talk about…..

Welcome to 'Tête-à-tête' episode 7 – the episode that dives into a tradition where girls are sold in the name of marriage, examining its origins, the ethical and human rights violations it causes, and the urgent calls for reform.

Welcome to 'Tête-à-tête' episode 6 – the podcast that delves into the environmental footprint of the healthcare system and explores practical ways to reduce its impact on our planet.

Join us as we unravel the ethics of freezing life to cheat death!

Fast gains, secret deals, and fallen legends. Step into the world of steroids, where victory comes at a dangerous price!!??