Dr. Alan Dubelman Reflects on Bioethics Presentation

(Newswire.net — July 26, 2016) Huntington Beach, California –The medical profession is still haunted by its role in the Holocaust.  For bioethics experts around the world, knowledge of medical involvement in experiments conducted during World War II has affected every aspect of modern bioethics.  Physician and scholar Alan Dubelman recently looked back on his presentation conducted for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and their Center for Bioethics and Humanities. The presentation, entitled “Holocaust Genocide and Contemporary Bioethics Program”, was designed to promote education, scholarship, and community engagement based on the lessons the medical community learned from its involvement in this humanitarian tragedy. “As medical professionals, we have an obligation to take bioethics to heart,” says Alan. “We must ensure that we never forget the terrible toll exacted on Holocaust victims in the name of science.” To learn more about Alan and his work, visit https://www.everipedia.com/alan-d-dubelman/.

Bioethics is the study of controversial ethical issues that arise from advancements in knowledge in the biological and medical fields. Bioethics considerations affect medical policies and practices throughout the world, especially in the realm of biological and medical research.  Issues such as abortion, organ donation, end-of-life care, and many other aspects are linked to humanitarian values in the interest of preserving life and providing compassionate medical treatment.

At the inaugural presentation of the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, world-renowned bioethicist and author Art Caplan, PhD, spoke to students and educators and moderated a panel discussion on emerging issues.  His book, When Medicine Went Mad: Bioethics and the Holocaust, is seen as a landmark publication in the field.  The goal of the Center and its presentation is to create a sustainable program for educational communities and the public, helping them to advance understanding of the role bioethics plays in society. The Center and programs conducted there help to create a valuable resource for scientists in the medical and biological disciplines.  Health professionals and scientific researchers use the Center’s resources as a guide to ensure they practice with compassion, justice, and respect.

As a medical professional, Alan Dubelman was intensely aware of bioethics as he practiced both emergency and family medicine during his career.  The subject colored every aspect of his practice and that of his peers.  “As physicians and scholars, we are bound by the need to ‘do no harm’, and this includes our approach to controversial ethics issues,” adds Alan. For more information, visit https://medium.com/@alandubelman