Title :
Professional ethics in biomedical engineering practice and research
Author :
Monzon, Jorge E. ; Wyngaard, Alvaro Monzon
Author_Institution :
Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Corrientes, Argentina
Abstract :
This paper discusses some guidelines for use with the accepted fundamental canons of ethics for engineers. We present some rules of practice and professional obligations emerging from these canons. Basic recommendations for engineers dissenting on ethical grounds are also presented. Ethical issues relating to Biomedical Engineering research are illustrated. We mention some cases that could be used to further understanding the ethical implications of biomedical engineering practice.
Keywords :
Accreditation; Biomedical engineering; Decision making; Engineering in medicine and biology; Environmental economics; Ethics; Guidelines; Health and safety; Knowledge engineering; Medical services; Biomedical Engineering; codes of ethics; professional practice; research; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Research; Ethical Theory; Ethics, Professional; Guidelines as Topic; Humans; International Cooperation; Professional Role; Social Responsibility; Societies;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2008. EMBS 2008. 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1814-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2008.4649807