Category Archives: Ethics

Love Geeks? Then buy a Geek Calendar!

By Dr Petra | Published: 1 October, 2010
Tweet Over the past few months, geeks, scientists, writers and presenters have been mulling over how to raise more funds and awareness for libel reform. This follows a number of recent high profile libel cases in the UK which have been seen as attempts to silence debate – particularly in areas of health and science. [...]
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Smile, you’re on my phone’s camera!

By Dr Petra | Published: 17 August, 2010
TweetThis post is based on a true story. I’ve altered identifying details, but the events described are real. I wrote it a while ago as a training activity for healthcare practitioners to consider some of the fuzzy boundaries that exist around mobile technology and our working practices. In an era where we’re eager to use [...]
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Your chance to help this Men’s Health Week – challenge the Advanced Medical Institute

By Dr Petra | Published: 16 June, 2010
Tweet June 14 to 20th is Men’s Health week, with numerous practitioners, charities and healthcare organisations hosting events and conciousness raising activities. One area that probably won’t be falling under any of the public campaigns for Men’s Health Week – but ought to be a priority for us to tackle – is taking on the [...]
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Celebrating this blog’s fifth birthday!

By Dr Petra | Published: 30 November, 2009
It's five years since I started blogging. So please put on a party hat, help yourself to some nibbles, and join me for a look back over the past half decade.
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Sex and science stuff 23/11/09

By Dr Petra | Published: 23 November, 2009
What's new in the world of sex and science this week? This week we're talking prostitution, sex blogging, genital surgery and a review of Chlamydia Screening.
Also posted in Expert(s), Psychology/psychologist, Research, Sex and science stuff, Talks and events, Television, Vulva | Comments closed

Drinks Company + PR Firm + Enthusiastic Undergraduate = Massive Hangover for Universities

By Dr Petra | Published: 8 November, 2009
PR companies are well known for using 'fake formula' to promote products, often involving academics to front them. Now it seems companies are getting students to do this job, which raises a lot of worries for universities that they may not be aware of.
Also posted in Academia, Bad science, Commercialisation, Critical appraisal, Formula, Students, Surveys/questionnaires, Teachers | Comments closed

Sex and science stuff 06/11/09

By Dr Petra | Published: 6 November, 2009
TweetOne story you can’t have missed in the past week or so was the sacking of Professor David Nutt in a situation where the government (yet again) disregarded evidence. Sadly it’s something we’ve got used to with this current administration. There’s been an interesting discussion about this over on Bad Science forums, although my favourite [...]
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