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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
New topic page: Medical-ethical considerations on assisted suicide
Assisted suicide is a controversial topic, raising numerous medical-ethical questions. The SAMS has long been concerned with this subject. In the guidelines on «Management of dying and death», a separate chapter is dedicated to assisted suicide. The SAMS provides a sound medical-ethical framework for physicians who have to make complex case-by-case decisions on assisted suicide. A new topic page delves deeper into this complex issue and answers frequently asked questions (FAQ).
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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The SAMS Annual Report 2025 is online
In 2025, the SAMS continued its proven work in its three core areas – funding, ethics, and SPHN – and set new priorities in intersecting issues. These included interprofessional collaboration, the involvement of patients and the public, and key questions regarding the future of the healthcare system.
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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È arrivato il nuovo rapporto annuale!
Cosa sta succedendo nel panorama tecnologico svizzero e cosa significa per l'economia e la società? Panorama 2025/26 fornisce risposte concise: analizza i temi che ci hanno occupato nel 2025, gli esperti che abbiamo riunito e le domande che ci guideranno nel 2026.Swiss Young Academy SYA
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Call for Speakers: Teaching Tools for Bridging Science and Societal Partners
The Swiss Young Academy (SYA), in collaboration with td-net calls for contributions from lecturers and educators to a workshop on tools for science-society teaching that will take place in Bern on 23 June 2026.