Tag: Plunkett Centre for Ethics
Doctors “not vending machines” says physician-advocate for ethical medicine
Long-established pillars of medical ethics, such as to do good and not to intentionally do harm, remain a “daily compass” for clinicians, but “it has never been more onerous to practice ethically than it is today,” said emergency physician Dr Stephen Parnis in the Australian Catholic University’s 2025 Plunkett Lecture.
Defending conscience in healthcare
In the face of renewed attacks on conscientious objection in healthcare, we must recognise that the profound view of conscience we hold in the West is a human achievement—not just an artefact of the church. Emergency physician Dr Stephen Parnis, well-known for his public defence of clinicians’ right to stand on their beliefs, will defend the role of conscience in healthcare in his 2025 Plunkett Lecture on 5 November at ACU North Sydney.
Pope Francis brought “deep pastoral insight” to bioethics
An international webinar hosted by ACU’s Plunkett Centre for Ethics has paid tribute to the late pope’s efforts to promote authentic human flourishing.
Leading ethicist appointed as head of Warrane College
Director of the Plunkett Centre for Ethics Dr Xavier Symons will take on the role of master of the Catholic residential college for men at UNSW from February.
Averted euthanasia case a “beacon of hope” says Sydney researcher
The story of a young Dutch woman who changed her decision to be euthanised moments before a lethal injection is a “beacon of hope” affirming the proper treatment of factors which can lead to suicidal thoughts, says Sydney psychiatrist and palliative care researcher Dr David Kissane.
Rising star appointed Bioethics director
Dr Xavier Symons, a rising star in the field of bioethics, has been appointed as incoming Director of the Plunkett Centre for Ethics at ACU.
