Department of Translational Biomedicine, Gambia
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Disease concepts and molecular medicine: the ethical significance of conceptually examining new biomedical technologies
Author(s): John Armin*
When anticipating ethical issues associated with biomedical technologies, this
article argues that it is helpful to begin with an examination of implied disease
concepts. Additionally, it demonstrates that this can be accomplished at an early
stage. When a technology is still in its infancy molecular medicine is the specific
case that is being examined here. A "cascade model" of disease processes and
a personal pattern" model of bodily function are combined in this group of new
technologies. While the first's ethical implications are somewhat reminiscent
of earlier, albeit contentious, preventive and predictive medicine methods, the
seconds are quite novel and could have far-reaching implications.
Keywords
Concept of disease; Ethics; Emerging technology; Epistemology;
Molecular medicine; personalized medicine; Health technolo.. View More»
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