October 23, 2023

The Danger of Following the Crowd in Medical Ethics

This article analyzes the tendency for moral decisions in healthcare to conform to popular opinion, termed the “ochlocratic trap.” This groupthink can undermine ethical medical care, as shown historically in unethical experiments that were initially accepted. Here, I argue that applying the scientific principles of medical research can prevent problems and improve healthcare ethics.

Heston TF. The Ochlocratic Trap in Bioethics. Jour Clin Med Res. 2023;4(3):1-5. https://doi.org/10.46889/JCMR.2023.4305