Mal Parker

Professor of Medical Ethics at University of Queensland

Mal Parker, also known as Malcolm Parker, is an Emeritus Professor of Medical Ethics at the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia.1 3 Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Academic Background

Professor Parker has extensive qualifications in medicine and philosophy:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science from the University of Queensland
Masters degrees from the University of New England Australia and University of Melbourne
Doctoral Diploma of Medicine from the University of Queensland1

Research Interests

His research spans several areas including:

History and philosophy of science and medicine
Moral psychology
Bioethics and medical ethics
Health law
Medical education

Some of his particular focus areas are:

Philosophy of psychiatry
End-of-life care and decisions
Reproductive medicine
Medical professionalism
Research ethics
Evidence-based medicine
Complementary medicine1

Contributions and Impact

Professor Parker has made significant contributions in various areas:

Medical Education: He has played a leading role in developing curriculum, teaching, and assessment of medical professionalism and student behavior at UQ and beyond.
Ethics Education: He has worked to improve and expand medical ethics and law education in Australia.
Research Ethics: He has contributed to broadening the scope of the National Statement on Research Involving Humans beyond just medical categories.1

Professional Activities

He is available for supervision of research students
He serves as a media expert in his field1
He has authored numerous publications, with over 230 research works cited by other scholars2

Professor Parker's expertise and contributions have made him a respected figure in the field of medical ethics and education in Australia.