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BIOETHICS

Bioethics is a field of applied ethics focused on moral principles in medicine, life sciences, and biotechnology, guiding ethical decision-making in healthcare and research. Key areas include medical ethics, end-of-life decisions, genetic engineering, reproductive ethics, research ethics, and public health ethics. Core principles emphasize autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice to ensure ethical practices that respect human dignity and rights.

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BIOETHICS

Bioethics is a field of applied ethics focused on moral principles in medicine, life sciences, and biotechnology, guiding ethical decision-making in healthcare and research. Key areas include medical ethics, end-of-life decisions, genetic engineering, reproductive ethics, research ethics, and public health ethics. Core principles emphasize autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice to ensure ethical practices that respect human dignity and rights.

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BIOETHICS

Bioethics is a branch of applied ethics that deals with the moral principles
and issues that arise in the fields of medicine, life sciences, and
biotechnology. It focuses on how advances in biology and medicine affect
human life, society, and the environment, and guides ethical decision-
making in areas such as healthcare, medical research, and emerging
technologies.

Key Areas of Bioethics:

1. Medical Ethics – Issues like patient rights, informed consent,


confidentiality, and doctor-patient relationships.

2. End-of-Life Decisions – Topics such as euthanasia, palliative care,


and life support.

3. Genetic Engineering – Ethical concerns related to cloning, gene


editing (e.g., CRISPR), and designer babies.

4. Reproductive Ethics – Including abortion, in vitro fertilization (IVF),


and surrogacy.

5. Research Ethics – Ensuring the humane treatment of human and


animal subjects, and the ethical conduct of experiments.

6. Public Health Ethics – Balancing individual freedoms with community


health needs, like during pandemics.

Core Principles of Bioethics:

 Autonomy – Respecting individuals’ rights to make their own


healthcare decisions.

 Beneficence – Acting in the best interest of the patient.

 Non-maleficence – “Do no harm”; avoiding causing unnecessary


harm or suffering.

 Justice – Ensuring fairness in the distribution of healthcare resources


and treatment.

Bioethics helps ensure that science and medicine serve humanity ethically,
respecting dignity, rights, and the well-being of individuals and communities.

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