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- Re-creating medicine : ethical issues at the frontiers of medicine
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Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-02-24 15:07
- Linking biomedical engineering ethics case study approach and policy
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Authors: Dibrell, W ; Dobie, EA
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants
Abstract: The authors look at how using the case study method to teach ethics can help students develop an understanding of the complex nature of practical/moral reasoning. However, one of the drawbacks of this method is that the individual ...
Year: 2007Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-13 15:12
- Conflicting Allegiance
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Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are an expert in a special area in engineering, and are a paid consultant for two leading companies in your field. One company, slightly ahead of the other one you advise, has asked you to carry out the clinical testing of thei...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/2conflictallegiance.jspBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 12:03
- Outside US (OUS) Trials
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Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A company who designs medical devices have completed their testing in animal subjects, and feel that they are now ready to move on the human testing of devices. Because of the cost and logistical barriers in the United Sates, they d...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.iit.edu/~ethics/library/?q=node/add/biblioBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 12:43
- A Problem of Understanding
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Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A young inventor shows you his solution for treatment of eurodegenerative diseases and discusses it with you to see if you will help sponsor the idea. You see some major flaws with his approach, but he will not accept any of your su...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/7problemofunderstanding.jspBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 12:48
- On the Path to Fund Raising
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Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You think you have developed a highly exciting medical solution to a large health problem, and are in the process of creating a business plan and presentation to start a company to develop and market this idea. Your friends tell you...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/9pathtofundraising.jspBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 15:33
- A Bright Team Member
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Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: As you work on a project in a research team, you realize that one of your members is extraordinarily bright and comes up with extremely innovative ideas. However, you fell that your ideas always seem to get passed over and that your...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/16brightteammember.jspBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 16:33
- The Animal Lab
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Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are testing a new prototyped medical device in a local animal laboratory, and notice as you begin making your incision that the animal you are working on seems rather 'light on anesthesia. When you bring this to the attention to...
Year: 2009
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/18animallab.jspBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 16:45
- Report on Your Team Assignment
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Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are working on a deadline for a team research project, and a friend from your undergraduate school drops by on an unexpected visit over the weekend, preventing you from doing as much work on your part of the project as you shoul...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/17reportingteamassignment.jspBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 16:39
- Is human nature obsolete? : genetics, bioengineering, and the future of the human condition
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Authors: Baillie, Harold W. ; Casey, Timothy
Publication Type: Book
Secondary Title: Basic bioethics;
Abstract: As the fields of genetics and bioengineering continue to to expand or scientific and technical abilities to alter the human condition, this book poses the question of what it means to be human against the backdrop of these advances ...
Year: 2005Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-02-17 15:35
- Beyond evolution : the genetically altered future of plants, animals, the earth--and humans
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Authors: Fox, Michael W.
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: Discusses the biological, economic, and moral ramifications of "genetic imperialism"....
Year: 1999Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-07-14 13:38
- Truth or Consequences
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Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: In the rush to publication, some mistakes are made in an experiment that make the primary author on the paper suspect the validity of some data gathered by his colleague. This case discusses issues such as including proper data mana...
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/truthorcon.aspxBiblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-22 11:42
- Patents, Innovation, and Privatization
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Authors: Albin, Ramona C.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science & Engineering Ethics
Abstract: The framers of the U.S. Constitution believed that intellectual property rights were crucial to scientific advancement. Yet, the framers also recognized the need to balance innovation, privatization, and public use. The courts' expa...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-010-9234-2Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-04 16:07
- Animal Welfare Act
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Publication Type: Guidelines & Regulations
Abstract: This web page outlines the Animal Welfare Act passed in 1966 which is the only Federal law in the U.S. that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. The law was passed in 1966 and has b...
Year: 2007
URL: http://awic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=3&tax_level=3&tax_subject=182&topic_id=1118&level3_id=6735&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-24 11:08
- The Raelians : Visionary Science or Quackery?
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Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The topics of human cloning and pseudoscience are introduced in this case through the story of Claude Vorilhon, a French auto racing journalist who makes some unusual claims regarding the influence of extraterrestrials on human hist...
Year: 9999
URL: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=469&id=469Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-15 11:51
- Stem Cells : Promises to Keep?
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Authors: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Division of Biological and Health Sciences ; Yaich, Lauren E.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Samantha and her husband Brad have two children, conceived with the help of in vitro fertilization treatments. After viewing a TV program on stem cells and their potential medical uses, Samantha is convinced that they should donate ...
Year: 2002
URL: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=445&id=445Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-15 11:50
- The Ethics of Human Reproductive Cloning: When World Views Collide
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Authors: Cohen, Cynthia
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Accountability in Research: Policies & Quality Assurance
Abstract: Though the two camps in bioethics have seemingly opposing world views, they do have some things in common. Analysis of their respective approaches to several issues surrounding reproductive cloning, such as where the ethical limits...
Year: 2004
DOI: 10.1080/08989620490891386Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-25 17:42
- Salary Offsets
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Authors: Schrag, Brian ; Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case discusses issues surrounding the misuse of grant funds by academic institutions....
Year: 2002
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/salaryoffset.aspxBiblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-21 14:25
- Human Subjects and Informed Consent Bibliography
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Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; Laas, Kelly
Publication Type: Web Article
Secondary Title: Bibliographies
Abstract: An annotated collection of links, books, and journal articles addressing issues in research using human subjects....
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Bibliographies/HumanSubjects.aspxBiblio - KBL781 - 2011-05-17 15:39
- Animal Subjects Bibliography
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Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; Laas, Kelly
Publication Type: Web Article
Secondary Title: Perspectives on the Professions
Abstract: A partially-annotated list of books, web resources, and journal articles that describe the issues related to the use of animals in scientific research....
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Bibliographies/AnimalSubjectsBib.aspxBiblio - KBL781 - 2011-05-17 15:41
- Report on Ethical and Policy Issues in Research Involving Human Participants
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Authors: United States, National Bioethics Advisory Commission
Publication Type: Report
Secondary Title: Perspectives on the Professions
Abstract: This report put out in 2001 by the U.S. National Advisory Bioethics Commission looks at some of the major guidelines in place covering the use of human research subjects, and discusses a proposal for oversight, methods for ensuring ...
Year: 2001
URL: http://bioethics.georgetown.edu/pcbe/reports/past_commissions/nbac_human_part.pdfBiblio - KBL781 - 2011-05-20 09:51
- Ethical Challenges in Research with Human Biological Materials
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Authors: Murray, Thomas H. ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Teaching Module
Abstract: This teaching module reviews some of the ethical guidelines that govern the use of human tissue specimens. It discusses issues where tissue samples have great commercial value and how tissue donors rights and privacy should be consi...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/TeachingTools/20357/19237/biomat.aspxBiblio - KBL781 - 2011-05-17 10:02
- Case Study: The EU-US Dispute Over Regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms, Plants, Feeds, and Foods
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Authors: Peterson, M. J.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The case study looks at the public debate surrounding the development and widespread use of genetically engineered crops and farm animals, and the problems that exist in regulating and relatively new technology when little is known ...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.umass.edu/sts/pdfs/GMO_AChrono.pdfBiblio - KBL781 - 2009-12-01 11:30
