The Big Question

Dr. George Daley

Harvard Medical School Dean George Q. Daley joins bioethicist Insoo Hyun to discuss the ethics of unproven treatments for life-threatening diseases. They explore emotional, spiritual, and medical complexities, weighing hope against risks like harm, exploitation, and lack of safety data, urging a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Dr. George Daley

42m 37s

Harvard Medical School Dean George Q. Daley joins bioethicist Insoo Hyun to discuss the ethics of unproven treatments for life-threatening diseases. They explore emotional, spiritual, and medical complexities, weighing hope against risks like harm, exploitation, and lack of safety data, urging a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

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