Bioethical Principles The Science and Ethics of Stem Cell Research Bioethical Principles

Warmup Read “How are Embryonic Stem Cells Used?” Rows 1 &2: Start with front side (pg 73) Rows 3 & 4: start on back side (pg 74) Start a new page in your NOTES section of your binder and 1-2 sentences to summarize each of the 4 ways stem cells are used

How are decisions made in difficult situations? Bioethical principles Multiple ethical perspectives are evaluated Ethics is an organized system of thought that reflects on and studies the moral life. Questions about what is right and wrong Set of agreed-upon guiding principles

Bioethical Principles Respect for Persons: Autonomy Acknowledging an individual’s right to make choices, to hold views, and to take actions based on personal values and beliefs. Rules for informed consent Respect for individuals from vulnerable populations

Bioethical Principles 2. Do Good (Beneficence) and Do No Harm (Nonmaleficence ) Helping others, acting in their best interests, and being a benefit to them. Requires positive action. Also, one does no harm, even if one cannot help another. (Hippocratic Oath)

Bioethical Principles Justice--Be Fair: Persons who are equals should qualify for equal treatment. Resources, risks, and costs should be distributed equitably. (Aristotle)

Bioethical Principles Care: The maintenance of healthy, caring relationships between individuals and within a community.

Think of the following scenarios: Your parent respecting the privacy of your room Your boss refraining from belittling you out of anger Your aunt helping you with homework Your grandpa being fair between you and your sibling (or cousin) What do they look like? Why?

Stakeholders Who is affected by bioethical decisions? Parents Siblings Relatives Doctors Researchers Religious Leaders Voters Politicians

One Family’s Dilemma Read the case study Homework: Decisions, Decisions chart My Perspective: Embryonic Stem Cells Complete front AND back of “Student Handout 3.3” (pages 87-88)