Ethical issues around biomedical science

Question 1

what is normative ethics

Answer 1

sets out the moral standards to follow which will make our action morally right or good.
General normative (teleological (or consequential – e.g.; utilitarian) and deontological).
Applied normative- bioethics, environmental ethics, business ethics etc.

Question 2

what is non-normative

Answer 2

description or evaluation of moral attitudes

Question 3

Why do we need ethical standards in biomedical science research

Answer 3

To protect the right and wellbeing of the participants.

To safeguard the accuracy of scientific knowledge

Protect intellectual property right.

Question 4

does assessing capacity only apply to that particular scenario

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

ethical principles that guide biomedical research

Answer 5

duty to society - contribute to wellbeing of society

beneficence - welfare of participant

fidelity and integrity - honesty and truthfulness

informed consent

respect privacy and confidentiallity

conflict of interest

honour IP and give due credit

professional competence

professional discipline

pursue organisational best interest