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Clinician's Roundtable

Philosophy, Ethics and Humanities in Medicine

Jul 11, 2007
Dr. Michael Schwartz introduces a new online journal focusing on Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine, discussing controversial topics. He explains the role of an editor in chief in curating articles and the transition to open access publishing. The podcast also explores ethical dilemmas in organ transplantation.
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  • Open access journals like 'Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine' provide free global access to diverse medical articles.
  • The journal explores controversial topics in medicine, sparking discussions on ethical dilemmas surrounding organ transplantation and donor death criteria.

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Introduction to Open Access Journals

Open access journals, such as "Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine," provide free and global access to articles, eliminating subscription fees. Universities, institutions, and organizations like NIH and the Welcome Foundation support these initiatives. This innovative model challenges traditional publishing, allowing anyone worldwide with internet access to download articles.

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