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[Care at the patient's bedside. Non-invasive bioethics]
1Università degli Studi, Messina.
Minerva Anestesiologica
|August 31, 2000
Summary
This paper explores the origins of Bioethics, highlighting its emergence in the USA during the 1970s. It examines key factors like changes in healthcare and the establishment of Hospital Ethics Committees.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Philosophy of Medicine
- History of Medicine
Context:
- The widely accepted view places the inception of Bioethics in the USA during the early 1970s.
- Significant shifts in the medical field and healthcare ethics were pivotal to Bioethics's development.
Purpose:
- To delineate the historical circumstances surrounding the emergence of Bioethics.
- To analyze the contributing factors and foundational elements of Bioethics.
Summary:
- This paper traces the origins of Bioethics, referencing historical data that supports its 1970s U.S. genesis.
- It details the impact of evolving medical practices and healthcare ethics on Bioethics's birth.
- The paper also discusses Bioethics's influence on clinical practice and the formation of Hospital Ethics Committees.
Impact:
- Bioethics has profoundly influenced clinical medicine, particularly at the patient's bedside.
- The establishment of Hospital Ethics Committees represents a significant practical application of bioethical principles.