Episode 436
The Cost of a Life
In a special ethics show, we discuss how we decide which drugs our health services can afford and what are the limits on 'designer babies'?
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
May 26, 201453m 57s
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Show Notes
We often hear about amazing new medical developments which could improve disease treatment. But what about the ethical considerations involved in deciding how to use these advances? Hannah Critchlow and Ginny Smith discuss how we decide which drugs we can afford and what the limits are on designer babies. Plus how DJ's help get you in the groove, the risk of dengue fever at the World Cup, and how you can win the 10 million Longitude prize! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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