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BIOETHICIST [1 record]

Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Ethics and Morals
CONT

Some bioethicists restrict the term [human enhancement] to the non-therapeutic application of specific technologies, neuro-, cyber-, gene-, and nano-technologies, to human biology. However, eliminating such distinctions between enhancement and therapy would prevent medical insurers from denying coverage for certain enhancement procedures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Éthique et Morale
CONT

Comme le domaine de la bioéthique et le rôle du bioéthicien sont en constante évolution, la question de la professionnalisation du rôle du bioéthicien est au cœur des débats actuels.

Spanish

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