Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics

VOICES: Ethical Dilemmas in School Nursing School nurses play a crucial role in children’s health and development, far beyond routine care. This issue of VOICES shows how limited resources and support contribute to stress and ethical challenges in school nursing. The authors express a commitment to caring for students and advocate for greater support, and the stories promote a deep appreciation for the complex decisions school nurses face.

Personal Stories of Medically Supervised Weight Loss Symposium Editors: TBD Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics will publish a collection of personal stories from individuals who have tried to lose weight with the guidance and oversight of healthcare professionals. This might include using prescription weight-loss medications, meal replacements or very-low-calorie diets, weight-loss surgery, and more.

Navigating Nursing Home Care: Stories From Residents and Family Members Symposium Editors: James M. DuBois & Heidi A. Walsh Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics will publish a collection of personal stories from people who can share experiences of life and care in a nursing home. This would include people who are residents of nursing homes as well as family members who have intimate first-hand knowledge of their loved one’s life in a nursing home.

Delaying Pregnancy Due to Career Path, Demands, or Goals Symposium Editor Renee J. Flores, MD, MHSA, EdD Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics will publish a collection of personal stories from people who have delayed pregnancy due to career aspirations or demands. Balancing parenthood and career demands can be challenging. Increasingly, women are delaying pregnancy to complete professional training, advance their education, or because of overwhelming career demands and expectations.

Research on COVID-19: Stories from IRB Members, Research Administrators & Investigators This special double issue of VOICES features personal stories from researchers who conducted, and IRB professionals who reviewed, research on COVID-19. The narratives and accompanying commentaries offer important insights into the ethical, oversight, and regulatory barriers of doing COVID-related research during the pandemic.