Linda Sheahan

Dr. Linda Sheahan is a Clinical Lecturer at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her work focuses on medical ethics, palliative care, and healthcare policy, particularly in end-of-life care, organ donation, and bioethics. She has contributed to influential studies addressing misconceptions in palliative care, ethical dilemmas in clinical decision-making, and the implications of assisted dying policies.

Her research spans interdisciplinary collaborations in oncology, gerontology, and public health. Key themes include improving research participation among vulnerable populations, evaluating ethics consultation frameworks, and exploring community perceptions of death determination in organ donation contexts. Recent publications highlight her focus on pandemic-related ethical challenges and resource allocation in critical care.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in her profile. She has not reported formal advisees or laboratory affiliations, though her collaborative work suggests engagement with interdisciplinary teams across clinical and academic sectors.