Media Ethics | Health Communication

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, originated from Wuhan, China, in late 2019. Since then, SARS-CoV-2 has spread across the world and has claimed over 6 million lives as of April 2023. To develop better treatments for the virus and prevent another global pandemic, many scientists have worked to pinpoint… Read More

How can scientists ethically and effectively communicate urgent information? Read More

What are the ethics of communicating new research on psychedelic drugs? Read More

How far can health campaigns go in convincing people to eat healthy meals? Read More

Should platforms censor anti-vaccination memes to help end the pandemic? Read More

What worries arise when we use digital contact tracing to fight COVID-19? Read More

How much skepticism of experts is ethical for powerful leaders during a pandemic? Read More

Is it ethical to name and shame those that violate travel precautions in the COVID-19 pandemic? Read More

How much complexity can we overlook in persuading young adults to fight COVID-19? Read More

What ethical concerns arise in regulating e-cigarette advertisements? Read More

Are there any ethical problems with banning anti-vaccination content from social media platforms? Read More

First-person shooter video games are popular. But are they ethical to enjoy? Read More

What are the ethical concerns with the new phenomena of digital self-harm? Read More

What ethical concerns are raised by direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceutical products? Read More

What could go wrong when parents share information about their children online? Read More

What ethical issues arise when balancing doctor-patient confidentiality and the protection of third parties? Read More