Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
@alyssaburgart.com
😷Stanford Bioethics, Peds Anesthesiology, Feminist Gender & Sexuality
🧭Writes about bioethics @
Poppies & Propofol poppiesandpropofol.com
❤️🩹 Founder, The Moral Injury Clinic
(She/her/they/them)
🧭Writes about bioethics @
Poppies & Propofol poppiesandpropofol.com
❤️🩹 Founder, The Moral Injury Clinic
(She/her/they/them)
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Today, Dr Jenn Conti and I wrote about Adriana Smith’s brain death diagnosis and how Georgia’s anti-abortion law treats women as little more than fetal incubators.
Having a uterus shouldn’t mean you get treated less human.
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Having a uterus shouldn’t mean you get treated less human.
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Mass genetic screening is not likely to be super beneficial. I’m not trying to poop on your idea, but there’s no reason for people to trust that a system will keep them anonymous or protect their health data.
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Justice Department demanded details on transgender patients from at least 1 hospital
Federal investigators looking at gender-affirming care providers demanded that at least one hospital hand over information about individual patients.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Mass genetic screening is not likely to be super beneficial. I’m not trying to poop on your idea, but there’s no reason for people to trust that a system will keep them anonymous or protect their health data.
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Absolutely.
January 4, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Absolutely.
questions about this condition that we don’t know yet. It will be much more difficult to find out in this environment. While the condition is likely rare, children should not suffer because of geopolitical attacks.
A bombing in Caracas impacts pediatric health care in the US.
A bombing in Caracas impacts pediatric health care in the US.
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
questions about this condition that we don’t know yet. It will be much more difficult to find out in this environment. While the condition is likely rare, children should not suffer because of geopolitical attacks.
A bombing in Caracas impacts pediatric health care in the US.
A bombing in Caracas impacts pediatric health care in the US.
severe neurological injury/death due to a single anesthesia exposure.
How do we screen families when everyone is scared that ICE is going to abduct them?
What family will feel safe sharing their Venezuelan ancestry while our president is determined to destabilize Venezuela?
There are so many
How do we screen families when everyone is scared that ICE is going to abduct them?
What family will feel safe sharing their Venezuelan ancestry while our president is determined to destabilize Venezuela?
There are so many
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
severe neurological injury/death due to a single anesthesia exposure.
How do we screen families when everyone is scared that ICE is going to abduct them?
What family will feel safe sharing their Venezuelan ancestry while our president is determined to destabilize Venezuela?
There are so many
How do we screen families when everyone is scared that ICE is going to abduct them?
What family will feel safe sharing their Venezuelan ancestry while our president is determined to destabilize Venezuela?
There are so many
The attack on Venezuela is a disaster for so many reasons.
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The attack on Venezuela is a disaster for so many reasons.
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
Same. It is the most sensible course of action in this DIY public health hellscape.
December 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Same. It is the most sensible course of action in this DIY public health hellscape.
It’s also extremely disappointing that despite the fact that masking made it obvious how much harder it is to understand people without seeing lips moving, we didn’t end up with better quality, effective see-through masks.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
It’s also extremely disappointing that despite the fact that masking made it obvious how much harder it is to understand people without seeing lips moving, we didn’t end up with better quality, effective see-through masks.
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I don't want to participate in a transmission chain that brings the virus to them. I also just don't want the disruption that even a mild case of flu (or whatever respiratory pathogen) would introduce into my life.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
December 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I don't want to participate in a transmission chain that brings the virus to them. I also just don't want the disruption that even a mild case of flu (or whatever respiratory pathogen) would introduce into my life.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
“All your mom wants right now is five minutes to herself.”
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
December 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“All your mom wants right now is five minutes to herself.”
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
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Episode 7 is live! This week we discuss the Epstein emails, Larry Summers, etc and how that relates to women ruining the workplace. @alyssaburgart.com ruined the workplace a few times in just the last week, even!
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Episode 7 is live! This week we discuss the Epstein emails, Larry Summers, etc and how that relates to women ruining the workplace. @alyssaburgart.com ruined the workplace a few times in just the last week, even!
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New ‘swag’!
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
October 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New ‘swag’!
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
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October 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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• Add a @medsky.social Peds label by liking the linked post below
• Post with the #Pedsky hashtag or add it to your bio
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Hit the “Like” and “Pin” button an join the conversation!
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Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.
October 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.
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A little snippet from this week’s episode of The Present Illness, where @alyssaburgart.com and I discuss current events with rationality, facts, and a dash of humor. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
October 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A little snippet from this week’s episode of The Present Illness, where @alyssaburgart.com and I discuss current events with rationality, facts, and a dash of humor. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
He has a fun podcast as well if you haven’t seen it. 🙏
October 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
He has a fun podcast as well if you haven’t seen it. 🙏
I’m very familiar with determinism and Sapolsky’s work and very much work from a deterministic framework. Determinism does not magic away our moral lives - but provides very a framework to examine them in greater, more holistic context.
October 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I’m very familiar with determinism and Sapolsky’s work and very much work from a deterministic framework. Determinism does not magic away our moral lives - but provides very a framework to examine them in greater, more holistic context.
Love reading, but it’s not just stuff to read
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Love reading, but it’s not just stuff to read
I’m working on some public facing resources based on years of leading groups 🥰
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I’m working on some public facing resources based on years of leading groups 🥰
This administration is imposing community wide moral injury.
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This administration is imposing community wide moral injury.
What I thought would solve moral injury:
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
October 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What I thought would solve moral injury:
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
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The sequel to We Want Them Infected is done!
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
Everyone Else is Lying to You: My Book is Done!
The pandemic’s biggest disinformation superspreaders are now in charge. How did this happen?
sciencebasedmedicine.org
October 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The sequel to We Want Them Infected is done!
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
The vibe this year is very, very different.
September 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The vibe this year is very, very different.
I had one on, but very few anywhere anymore. 😢
September 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I had one on, but very few anywhere anymore. 😢
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Full-time advocacy for full-time change.
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
September 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Full-time advocacy for full-time change.
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
I’m so glad it’s bringing you as much joy as it brings my team! 🐕 🌈
September 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I’m so glad it’s bringing you as much joy as it brings my team! 🐕 🌈