Primum non nocere “I will apply treatment for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice” 3rd.

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Primum non nocere “I will apply treatment for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice” 3rd paragraph Hippocratic Oath Ethics - Read and consider: Chapter 14, pages , Gelehrter/Collins/Ginsburg text

How do we value science and technology? How do we value human life in past, present, and future generations? How can we comfortably merge our answers to the above questions within our own personal and/or cultural value system and ethical frameworks?

EUGENICS (good birth) “The study of the agencies under social control that may improve or impair the racial qualities of future generations, either physically or mentally.” - Sir Francis Galton, 1883

“......the mainspring of eugenic doctrine has national rather than individual welfare as its motive; it aims at the betterment of future generations rather than the increased comfort of the individual.” - K. Pearson, Professor of Eugenics 1925

The P’s that Merit Special Consideration in Genetic Testing Preconception Preimplantation Prenatal Predictive/Presymptomatic Population Screening Pediatric

ValuesValues –Subjective beliefs of what is desirable Moral PrinciplesMoral Principles –Guides for conduct and character based on what is right and wrong EthicsEthics –Shared framework of moral principles LawsLaws –Regulations developed in societies based on rights, values, moral principles, and ethics RightsRights –Claims that have a moral or legal basis

The P’s of Policy Development ProhibitProhibit ProtectProtect PermitPermit PreventPrevent

Ethical Theories Teleological Theories or Consequentialism: UtilitarianTeleological Theories or Consequentialism: Utilitarian “greatest good for the greatest number” Deontological Theories: Kant’s Moral LawDeontological Theories: Kant’s Moral Law “things are clearly good or bad, right or wrong” Virtue Based TheoriesVirtue Based Theories “what is the most virtuous thing to do”

Key Concerns and Related Ethical Concepts Safety (Nonmaleficence)Safety (Nonmaleficence) Efficacy/Benefits (Beneficence)Efficacy/Benefits (Beneficence) Informed Consent (Autonomy)Informed Consent (Autonomy) Allocation of Resources (Justice)Allocation of Resources (Justice)

Ethical Principles AutonomyAutonomy –Individual rights and decision making –Paternalism interferes with autonomy Nonmaleficence and BeneficenceNonmaleficence and Beneficence –First, do no harm –Do benefits outweigh risks –Principle of proportionality Equity and JusticeEquity and Justice –Distribution of resources –Fairness in treatment Respect for Human Dignity and DiversityRespect for Human Dignity and Diversity Privacy and ConfidentialityPrivacy and Confidentiality

Emphasis on particular ethical principles differs among different societies and shifts within societies 1950s s: Beneficence, Autonomy, Justice and Equity 1970s Autonomy, Beneficence, Justice and Equity ? ?? Justice and Equity, Autonomy and Beneficence

Who decides? Individual vs. Society Private vs. Public Interests

Where do we go from here? What roles can we play?

MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH ETHICAL, LEGAL, SOCIAL ISSUES GENETICS / SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY