Severity as a priority setting criterion in healthcare means that if your condition is worse, you should be prioritised. But in what way should you be ‘worse off’ to get help first? A case for measuring need, not suffering 👇

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One month to go! Welcome to join the European Conference on #Ethics and #Integrity in #Academia in Uppsala on 16-19 June #ECEIA25 🌟

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Patients who are unable to make decisions for themselves put hospital staff in a difficult position: either skip needed care, or go ahead without proper consent. A new study explores the #ethics of #consentless care in hospitals.

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#AntimicrobialResistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, making infections harder to treat and putting millions at risk. To combat #AMR in the food chain, a new study suggests that consumers have an important role to play 🦠

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#CompulsoryCare is a widely debated issue, but how is it regulated in Sweden? What improvements are needed? These are the questions explored by expert researchers in a new anthology. Welcome to the book launch on 27 March (in Swedish)! 📚

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#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder is often misunderstood, creating stigma and inconsistent treatment. A new study sheds light on why recognising key #BPD traits, especially chronic emptiness, could improve diagnosis and therapy.

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Throughout history, new scientific discoveries have faced resistance. Not because they lacked evidence, but because they challenged established beliefs. How can ideas that challenge the norm have a better chance of being accepted? A new article explains.

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On 16-19 June, @crb-uu.bsky.social will co-organise the European Conference on Ethics and Integrity in Academia 2025 together with ENAI. Join us as we will discuss critical issues in #AcademicIntegrity, #ResearchIntegrity and #ResearchEthics! 📚

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Don't forget to submit your abstract for the European Conference on #Ethics and #Integrity in Academia 2025. Welcome to #ECEIA25 in Uppsala on 16-19 June!

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New study on #suicide risk challenges #gender stereotypes on aggression, highlighting the different ways men and women experience mental health challenges during crises.

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A new study on a Swedish #COVID19 public health policy excluding frontline voices raises important questions about #ethics, and how to improve policy making in future crises.

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How can we understand artificial consciousness on a conceptual level? A recent paper by Kathinka Evers and Michele Farisco introduces a heuristic framework that can guide research on #ArtificialConsciousness, demonstrated by a case study on awareness.

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Don't miss the European Conference on Ethics and Integrity in Academia in Uppsala on 16-19 June 2025!

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How well are #geriatric psychiatric patients’ preferences reflected in their treatment plans? A new study shows that there is a gap between the goals of care and patients' personal wishes, suggesting a need for more #PersonCenteredCare in geriatric #psychiatry.

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Healthcare systems often face tough decisions about how to allocate limited resources fairly. A new publication suggest to assess the #Severity of a condition from a time-neutral perspective, to support fair and consistent #PrioritySetting in #Healthcare.

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