Prof Ian Sabroe is joined by guest host Dr Lauren Barron (Baylor University) to talk with Prof David Magnus and Dr Alyssa Burgart about the role of philosophy and bioethics in medicine, with a particular focus on the theoretical and practical delivery of ethics into clinical services.

Prof David Magnus is Thomas A. Raffin Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Ethics, and Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine and by Courtesy of Bioengineering at Stanford University, where he directs the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics and is an Associate Dean of Research. At Stanford, David has spearheaded ethics training programs offered to medical students and clinicians. He serves as the Editor-In-Chief of The American Journal of Bioethics and is widely published on a range of topics including brain death, health care reform, research ethics, end-of-life care, and genetic technology.

Dr Alyssa Burgart is a board-certified paediatric anaesthesiologist and bioethicist. Dr Burgart is committed to finding the most successful way for each child to interact with the anaesthesia team to create an overall positive experience. She champions a program specifically supporting children with unique needs, such as those with sensory integration differences. Dr Burgart has a joint appointment in the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, serves as the Co-Chair of the LPCH Ethics Committee and as a member of the SHC Ethics Committee. Her ethics interests include paediatric ethics, organ transplantation, communication skills, disability rights, women’s healthcare access, adolescent decision-making, ethics education, and excellence in ethics consultation.