Your Team Has Been Assigned To Give A Presentation

Your Team Has Been Assigned To Give A Presentation To Your Organizatio

Your team has been assigned to give a presentation to your organization’s board of ethics. The team will discuss a current biomedical issue that faces your organization and its social responsibility toward the issue. Prepare a 2-3 slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that discusses the biomedical issue. Include the following: What issues involve problems with consent? Include at least three sources in your presentation. Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines. Please use template slides also, and include references information.

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Your Team Has Been Assigned To Give A Presentation To Your Organizatio

Biomedical Issue and Consent Problems for Organizational Ethics

This presentation addresses a pressing biomedical issue facing our organization: the ethical challenges relating to patient consent in emerging biomedical research. As biomedical technologies rapidly develop, complex questions about informed consent, autonomy, and social responsibility have become increasingly relevant. Our objective is to examine the nature of consent-related problems, explore the organization's ethical responsibilities, and identify key sources to support our analysis.

Slide 1: Introduction to the Biomedical Issue

The biomedical issue under review pertains to the use of novel gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, in clinical trials. While these innovations hold promise for treating genetic disorders, they also raise ethical concerns, particularly regarding informed consent. Patients often lack comprehensive understanding of the risks and long-term implications of gene editing procedures. Moreover, there are concerns about the potential for unintended consequences and the appropriateness of experimenting on human subjects without fully informed consent. This situation underscores the importance of establishing clear guidelines and social responsibility standards to govern biomedical research ethically.

Slide 2: Consent Problems in Biomedical Research

Problems with consent in biomedical research typically revolve around issues of comprehension, voluntariness, and disclosure. Patients may not fully understand the risks due to complex scientific information, leading to inadequate informed consent. This is compounded by power imbalances between researchers and patients, especially vulnerable populations. Additionally, in some cases, researchers may withhold certain information to encourage participation, which violates ethical principles of transparency and autonomy. In the context of emerging technologies like gene editing, obtaining truly informed consent is challenging due to the novelty of the procedures and uncertain long-term effects.

Slide 3: Social Responsibility and Ethical Considerations

The organization bears significant social responsibility to ensure that biomedical practices comply with ethical standards, particularly regarding informed consent. This includes implementing strict protocols for patient education, ensuring voluntary participation, and safeguarding patients' autonomy. The organization must also address broader societal concerns such as potential misuse of technology, discrimination, and accessibility. By adhering to ethical guidelines and engaging with stakeholders, the organization can promote responsible innovation that respects individual rights and societal values.

Sources supporting this analysis include:

  • Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2013). Principles of Biomedical Ethics. Oxford University Press.
  • Kahn, J. (2018). Ethical Dilemmas in Innovative Biomedical Research. Journal of Medical Ethics, 44(2), 89-94.
  • National Institutes of Health. (2020). Guidelines for Research Involving Human Subjects. NIH Publications.

References

  • Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2013). Principles of Biomedical Ethics. Oxford University Press.
  • Kahn, J. (2018). Ethical Dilemmas in Innovative Biomedical Research. Journal of Medical Ethics, 44(2), 89-94.
  • National Institutes of Health. (2020). Guidelines for Research Involving Human Subjects. NIH Publications.
  • Resnik, D. B. (2015). The Ethics of Human Subjects Research. Routledge.
  • World Health Organization. (2017). Ethical Standards for Biomedical Research. WHO Publications.

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