Career imperative. Is it legal? Is it ethical?

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering Ethics
• Professional Responsibility in STEM

Background:

• Ethical considerations are crucial in the rapidly evolving field of engineering in medicine and biology.
• The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) hosts discussions on professional conduct.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide sample ethical case vignettes for presentation and discussion.
• To facilitate audience participation and panel discussions on complex ethical scenarios.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of curated ethical case vignettes.
• Facilitation of interactive sessions with audience and panelist engagement.

Main Results:

• The cases and discussions are designed for the 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'14).
• The session format encourages active learning and exploration of ethical dilemmas.

Conclusions:

• The presented cases and discussions aim to enhance ethical awareness and decision-making among professionals in biomedical engineering.
• Interactive sessions promote a deeper understanding of ethical responsibilities within the field.