Bioethics

Deception is at the core of the issue when using placebo drugs as a form of treatment (Benedetti, 2012). Deception has multiple definitions is this situation. However, Blease, Colloca and Kaptchuk (2016) describe deception as the act of withholding information with the intention to mislead the individual into thinking something else. Even when doctors can support the idea that the use of placebos is an effective course of treatment because the positive expectations that arises from it has the…

There are many controversial issues throughout time that have risen and led countries to disagree to with one another worldwide. Eugenics and genetic engineering on humans is a topic that many believe crosses a major ethical boundary. Many scientists and ethicists believe that gene editing on human genes is unethical at certain degrees and it should not be done until the proper precautions have been overlooked and restrictions are made. Eugenics is the study of improving the qualities of the…

I am truly fascinated by the human brain and I never knew the amount of research that goes into studying it. I was quite intrigued when reading about the placebo and the nocebo effect. I am amazed how strong the mind is and what its capable of. I was always under the impression that the placebo effect just meant that the person was just faking feeling the effects of the particular, drug when in fact the brain increases feel good neurotransmitters, like endorphins and dopamine, to greater…

The reading talks about where the line should be drawn between doing what is good for society and an invasion of privacy. Amitai Etzioni claims that what makes a good society is concerns for public health and safety even if it means the diminution of privacy. He gives an example that infants should be tested for HIV early on so it can be treated. However, the test will show that the mother is a carrier, there for violating the privacy of the mother. The problem occurs when it becomes a…

Holm, a highly respected bioethicist and philosopher of medicine, contributes to Teay’s book by analyzing the question of can we establish a global bioethics without creating a comprehensive and common moral language. Delving deeper into what should be the cornerstone of this global bioethics, the focus is on two notions, a moral language and then bioethics based on accepted human rights or a set of core principles. By choosing the proper and least problematic framework, the bioethicists will…

I am a sophomore Kinesiology major and in order to be considered “On Track” I had to take a communication through writing course. I chose this course because I believe it would be most beneficial for my future career, and Bioethics did not fit into my schedule. My dream is to become an orthopedic surgeon and both communication and writing play a major role in the medical profession. As stated previously, I am currently studying kinesiology and while in school a short term goal for me would be to…

The field of bioethics provides some answers to the question. Bioethics is defined as a field of study concerned with the ethical and philosophical implications of certain biological and medical procedures, technologies, and treatments, as organ transplants, genetic engineering, and care of the terminally ill. Specifically, in medicine, it deals with the ethical and moral implications of new biological discoveries and biomedical advances, as in the fields of genetic engineering and drug research…

Bioethics Essay Utilitarian Theory reflects consequentialism which is “a label affixed to theories holding that actions are right or wrong to balance of their good and bad consequences” (354). The general meaning for utilitarian is, the greatest good for the greatest number. In other words, “The right act in any circumstance is the act that produces the best overall result as determined by the theory’s account of value” (354). What matters is that you are getting the most out of your action.…

Bioethics is a field that relates to a plethora of careers. My major is psychology, and the ethics and morals of psychologists are crucial to conducting experiments and treating patients. The Bioethics Honors Program at Tuskegee University would provide me with the necessary tools and information to advance in my future career without harming the wellbeing of another person. Psychology has always been an interesting topic to me. The intricacies of the brain and how society affects behavior is…

posed by Holm, Teays, Stonington, and Ratanakul, we can draw a valid conclusion on the possibility for the creation and use of a global bioethics is. Our globalized world faces more medical issues due to the diversity of our peoples and advancement of technology. In my personal opinion after breaking down all the problems and advances of creating a global bioethics is see it as a very difficult and long process. While not impossible those who are tasked with creating it must follow a few…