Science, politics and the President's Council on Bioethics

Article Abstract:

The departures of Elizabeth Blackburn and William F. May from the President's Council on Bioethics had numerous protests from American Society for Biochemistry and collection of bioethics led by Arthur Caplan by sending letters to President Bush. They argue that the Council is filled with conservative thinkers rather than individuals with diverse scientific, philosophical, political, and religious backgrounds.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Company legal issue, Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Blackburn, Elizabeth, May, William F.

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Bioethic$ Inc.

Article Abstract:

The claims used to argue that bioethicists should accept consulting opportunities and research finding from pharmaceutical and biotech corporations is known by all. They seem to be more interested in discussing how to forge links with corporations than in confronting whether bioethicists should have such a close ties to industry.

Science & research, Pharmaceutical preparations, Research, Pharmaceutical industry, Comparative analysis, Bioethics

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Time to drop the language of 'consensus'

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The language of consensus highlights uniformity, shared values and common standards. It is better to have a public policy than forever wait for the day when society will finally reach consensus.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Strategy & planning, HEALTH SERVICES, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Technical Medical Workers, Standards, Methods, Planning, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company business planning, Domestic policy, Government programs, Consensus (Social sciences), Biomedical technicians

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