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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Medical Ethics
  • Genomic Research Ethics

Background:

  • The 'duty to rescue' paradigm is widely applied in medical ethics.
  • This paradigm often conceptualizes medical encounters as random, interpersonal events, de-emphasizing context and prioritizing beneficence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Critique the foundational assumptions of the medical 'duty to rescue' paradigm.
  • Reframe the ethical considerations surrounding rescue obligations.
  • Advocate for a broader social and institutional viewpoint in ethical analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Ethical theory analysis
  • Examination of the 'duty to rescue' paradigm
  • Case study analysis of returning incidental findings in genomic research

Main Results:

  • The 'rescue paradigm' relies on problematic assumptions about context and randomness.
  • A wider social and institutional perspective is necessary for a more robust ethical framework.
  • The application of the duty to rescue in returning genomic research findings is critiqued.

Conclusions:

  • The traditional 'duty to rescue' model in medicine is insufficient.
  • Ethical obligations, especially concerning genomic data, require a broader socio-institutional lens.
  • Reconceptualizing rescue obligations enhances ethical practice in research and medicine.