The Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics: A Foundation for Current Bioethical Debate

Lawrence, Dana J.

doi:10.1016/s1556-3499(13)60161-8

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“…This is what we mean by 'fairness'. Autonomy is based on the idea that humans are capable to direct their life in a rational way and have the right to do so; another way to express this principle is the ability to take decisions regarding one's well-being and fate without external influences (Lawrence 2007). In medical practice, where the well-being of patients is at stake, the four principles can be applied with relative unambiguity, in biotechnology, however, there are many instances where their use and value is not very clear and other considerations must be taken, such as risk analysis.…”

Section: Ethical Reflection In Biotechnologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Bioethics for Biotechnologists: From Dolly to CRISPR

2017

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Bioethics, as a discipline, has developed mainly, but not exclusively, around themes of moral importance for the medical practice, such as abortion and euthanasia, a never ending discussion that has been shaped by social mores and influenced by scientific and technological advance. However, in the past 20 years an important shift has been taking place, one where bioethical issues and their discussion are starting to being driven by the so-called emerging biotechnologies, from cloning to genome sequencing and editing. If Bioethics is concerned with human beings, and their interaction with other living beings and the environment, it makes sense for Biotechnology, by definition the use of living systems or organisms to develop products, to become an important, if not the most important, source of bioethical conflicts in modern era and for future society. As Biotechnology keeps expanding and becomes entangled in everyday life, so does the need for ethical competent biotechnologists, with competencies built not only on ethical principles but also on a realistic grasp of the impact these technologies could have on human society and the world we inhabit.

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Section: Ethical Reflection In Biotechnologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Bioethics for Biotechnologists: From Dolly to CRISPR

2017

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“…It is a process of synthesizing, defending, and recommending right from wrong. 3 The application of ethical principles in biological sciences, in research, as well as in clinical application is covered under bioethics. The basic principles in bioethics are autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice.…”

Section: Ethics and Regulations In Medical Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

Rethinking on ethics and regulations in cell therapy as part of neurorestoratology

Sharma¹,

AlZoubi²

2016

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Ethics, regulations, and evidence-based practices form the foundation of modern medicine. However, in recent years, and particularly in reference to cellular therapy, they have become obstacles to the growth and development of this new form of treatment. Based on four important documents, it is proposed that regulatory bodies and medical associations recommend an alternate way of looking at regulations for cell therapy, so as to ensure that only safe and effective treatments are offered to patients, and that greater availability of these new treatment options is also encouraged. The four documents on which these recommendations are based are: 1) World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki -Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects; 2) The International Society for Cellular Therapy "White paper" published in 2010; 3) The Beijing Declaration of the International Association of Neurorestoratology; and 4) New legislation passed in Japan in 2014 on regenerative medicine. These recommendations are: greater permissiveness for the use of cell therapy in incurable conditions, identify legitimate cell therapy services, promote medical innovation, respect the rights of patients to choose treatments, recognize the valid compassionate use of unapproved therapies, recognize the significance of small functional gains, give importance to practice-based evidence and existing published literature, have differing regulations for the different types of cell therapies, and adapt the new Japanese legislation for regenerative medicine.

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“…This we firmly deny." Autonomy means to make a decision for the self without the control of others and a person can make meaning choices having sufficient level of understanding (Lawrence, 2007). In this case scenario the patient has full rights to be known about her condition regardless of the control of family and medical team.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In health care industry, it is individual's right to seek health care and contribute in their treatment plan. Justice in this case scenario refers to the respect of patient's right and respect for morally accepted laws (Lawrence, 2007). Justice and duty are the underlying moral principle for nurse to follow in making any ethical decision.…”

Section: Non-maleficencementioning

confidence: 99%

Health Care Ethics-Am I Dying

Punjani¹,

Bhanji²,

Mehgani³

et al. 2014

Int. j. endorsing health sci. res.

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One of the most complex ethical dilemmas faced by health care professionals working with terminally ill patients is whether, when, how and how much to tell terminal ill patients about their diagnosis and prognosis of disease. Deception is still sometimes used by health care professionals while treating terminally ill patients (Tuckett, 1998). Truth telling to terminally ill patients is a common ethical dilemma that nurses have to deal with on a daily basis when families are reluctant to disclose the poor diagnosis with patients. However, by abiding by certain principles and ethics, the nurses can make the best decision. The purpose of this paper is to review, analyze and evaluate the case scenario in light of four principles of Beauchamp and Childress (2001) namely autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.

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The Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics: A Foundation for Current Bioethical Debate

Cited by 53 publications

References 14 publications

Bioethics for Biotechnologists: From Dolly to CRISPR

Bioethics for Biotechnologists: From Dolly to CRISPR

Rethinking on ethics and regulations in cell therapy as part of neurorestoratology

Health Care Ethics-Am I Dying

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