Prenatal diagnosis

Article Abstract:

Even the limited and simple early uses of prenatal screening, for prevention of Down syndrome and sickle-cell anemia, presented ethical dilemmas. Further advancements in detection raises the spectre of eugenics, and of technology being used to deliver only 'perfect' infants to the marketplace.

Eugenics

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The ethics of new technology

Article Abstract:

Technological advances in radiology and medical imaging have raised many serious ethical issues. This has made it even more important for the medical community to work with ethics experts to promote ethical standards in the practice of medicine.

Diagnostic imaging

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Bioethics and medical practice

Article Abstract:

Technological changes, especially in prenatal diagnosis and in prolonged intensive care, have made every physician into an ethicist. Medical education must include training in questions of social well-being and ethics.

Terminal care, Study and teaching, Medical ethics, Medical education

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