In recent decades, after several family tragedies with fatal outcomes in the Netherlands, a critical attitude emerged towards the role of youth care that prompted refinements of procedures and guidelines. These measures partly aim to eliminate moral hesitancy among social workers, defined as hesitation …

In the past years, professional musicians of participatory music practices in healthcare contexts have increasingly worked as artistic allies for care. The musicians shaping these practices have developed ways of engaging with patients and their families, collaborating with healthcare professionals, …

Background: Discussing end-of-life care with people with dementia and their family soon after diagnosis is a crucial aspect of professional care. Research in the hospital setting is scarce. Aim: To investigate how often end-of-life issues and euthanasia are discussed during hospital consultations with …

This chapter aims to raise awareness about the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in medical imaging and radiography. It emphasises the importance of integrating both medical ethical principles (beneficence, non-maleficence, respect for autonomy, and justice) and ethical AI principles. …

2025 ILC Annual International Conference , 16th & 17 June, 2025, Genoa, Italy, Global Collaboration,Local Action for Fundamentals of Care Innovation. Zie bladzijde 81. An international group of experts has joined forces for the further development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in relation to the Fundamentals …

The idea of democracy has been and continues to be, an important inspiration for social work practice and research. However, democracy is not free from moral tension. For example, in cases of child maltreatment and neglect, fundamental rights may conflict; the human right to form a family and the child's …

Conference presentation on the ethical professionalism and decision-making of hospital musicians. A conference presentation at the CERC2025 conference on January 25th, 2025.

Executive Summary This Deliverable (D2.9) presents the final principles of ethical and inclusive engagement, developed from research conducted by AUAS during two rounds of the CommuniCity pilots, described in D2.8 and the impact study undertaken in 6.3. These principles aim to guide stakeholders in adapting …

The integration of big data and artificial intelligence into modern systems has profoundly influenced societal structures causing significant ethical challenges. This paper investigates the role of professional oaths in mitigating these threats by focusing on Dutch data professionals. Through a two-phase …

The transition to a sustainable and climate-neutral society requires professionals with integrated technical, economic, legal, ethical and societal competencies. The University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU) introduces the full-time bachelor’s program Energy and Sustainable Development (“Energie en …