81 15.1 Ethics and Societal Responsibility: Introduction
Jung Choi; Mary Ann Clark; and Matthew Douglas
Introduction
This chapter explores the questions of the role of ethics in science, the role of responsibility of science for society, and the responsibility society has in science. It is not meant as an in-depth study of ethics in general. Please look at philosophy books for a thorough study of ethics.
Chapter Outline
17.1. Definition of Ethics & Societal Responsibility
17.2. History of Ethics in STEM Science
17.3. Atomic Fission Albert Einstein & Atomic Bomb
17.4. Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
17.5. Helsinki Protocol for Human Research
17.6. Henrietta Lacks & HeLa cells
17.7. Gene Therapy and Death in 2000
17.8. Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease 2018
17.9. Ethics of Medical Disease Diagnostics
17.10. Ethics of Genetic Testing
17.11. Ethics of Gene Therapy
17.12. Ethics of DNA testing in Forensic Science & Criminal Justice
17.13. Importance of Ethics in Personal Experiences of Healthcare