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Chapter-34 Medical Ethics

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_34
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Recent area of interest ‘Medical Ethics’ with its major principles, perspectives are discussed in the chapter. Organ donation which requires formal procedures is discussed. Cloning is developing area and hence is highlighted along with recent approach in gene therapy. Biotechnology that brings out prolongation of life including Euthanasia is described. A note on professional ethics and research ethics are added.

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