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Bioethics: a field in transition.

Ruth R Faden1

  • 1Phoebe R Berman Bioethics Institute at Johns Hopkins University, USA.

The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics : a Journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
|August 11, 2004
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Bioethics is undergoing significant changes, questioning how to integrate scholars and practitioners. The field

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

  • Bioethics is experiencing a period of transition and re-evaluation.
  • The field faces challenges in defining its identity and scope.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine the evolving training needs of bioethics scholars and practitioners.
  • Investigate whether bioethics will remain interdisciplinary or become a distinct academic discipline.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the field's current state.
  • Exploration of the dual identities within bioethics: scholar versus practitioner.
  • Discussion on the interdisciplinary nature versus disciplinary formation of bioethics.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Bioethics must address the distinct professional and academic requirements of its members.
  • The field's future trajectory hinges on its ability to reconcile these diverse needs.
  • A critical juncture exists regarding its interdisciplinary foundation versus its potential as a standalone discipline.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bioethics needs a clear framework to accommodate both scholarly and practical orientations.
    • The field's evolution will determine its structure and its place within academia.
    • Addressing these core questions is crucial for the future development and coherence of bioethics.