Title :
Teaching of ethics in biomedical engineering
Author :
Napper, Stan A. ; Hale, Paul N., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Louisiana Tech. Univ., Ruston, LA, USA
Abstract :
The teaching of ethics in biomedical engineering is discussed with particular reference to the teaching of ethical principles in the B.S. Biomedical Engineering program at Louisiana Tech University. Consideration is given to such issues as organ transplantation and artificial organs, conducting research in new biomedical technology, the costs of health care, and developing and regulating new technology.
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; teaching; B.S. Biomedical Engineering program; Louisiana Tech University; artificial organs; ethical principles; ethics teaching; health care costs; new biomedical technology; new technology development; new technology regulation; organ transplantation; Acoustical engineering; Biomedical engineering; Design engineering; Education; Engineering in medicine and biology; Engineering profession; Ethics; Humans; Medical diagnostic imaging; Problem-solving; Animal Experimentation; Animal Welfare; Animals; Artificial Organs; Bioethical Issues; Bioethics; Biomedical Research; Biomedical Technology; Computers; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Economics; Education; Engineering; Equipment and Supplies; Ethics, Professional; Federal Government; Government; Government Regulation; Health Care Rationing; Heart; Human Body; Human Experimentation; Humans; Industry; Organ Transplantation; Patient Selection; Research; Resource Allocation; Social Control, Formal; Teaching; Tissue Donors; Tissue and Organ Procurement; Transplantation; United States;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
