Author Archives: M. Bennet Broner

About M. Bennet Broner

I was a psychological examiner, program developer and administrator, consultant, and adjunct faculty member for 30+ years. I am semi-retired, but I continue to write, consult, and mentor doctoral students. I also remain a peer reviewer for the Journal of Women and Aging and the Annual Conference of the American Public Health Assoc. I've been writing a monthly column on medical ethics for the online blog KevinMD, and have alo been published in the online edition of The Humanist.

Difficult Circumstances Require Tough Decisions

By | August 29, 2025

Given the impending evisceration of Medicaid, potential cuts to Medicare, and reductions in medical foreign aid, many ill individuals will face decreased access to supplies, equipment, and staff, necessitating difficult decisions about who receives care and how much treatment they will receive. Those making these decisions will have the uncomfortable choice of refusing treatments. This… Read More »