Policy briefings

These are a relatively new format of publication for us, with our first briefing note published in 2018. Our bioethics briefing notes are much shorter than our reports and primarily aimed at policy-makers or those with an interest in the topic that would like a quick, but concise overview.

We have published bioethics briefing notes on the following topics:

• The search for a treatment for ageing
• Whole genome sequencing of babies
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and research
• Patient access to experimental treatments
• Disagreements in the care of critically ill children
• Medical implants
• Meat alternatives
• Egg freezing in the UK