Biomedical Ethics Policy in Korea: Characteristics and Historical Development.
10.3346/jkms.2012.27.S.S76
- Author:
Ki Hyun HAHM
1
;
Ilhak LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Humanities & Social Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Historical Article
- Keywords:
Biomedical Ethics;
Medical Ethics;
Korea;
Policy
- MeSH:
*Bioethics/history;
*Ethics, Medical/history;
Health Policy;
History, 20th Century;
History, 21st Century;
Humans;
Republic of Korea
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2012;27(Suppl):S76-S81
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ethical consideration is an inseparable part of policy-making in modern society. Biomedical ethics is an interdisciplinary study of ethical issues that result from advances in medical practices and research. Because these issues often arise at the bedside, society must provide solutions or judgments that are effective and applicable. Thus, the development and progress of biomedical ethics has been made possible via the cooperation of experts from diverse backgrounds. The biomedical ethics discourse should not be seen as a conflict between values but as a collective activity for problem-solving. To support this perspective on ethics discourse, a historical perspective on biomedical ethics in Korea was given emphasis on the participants and their perspectives. Major cases and the changes resulting therefrom were discussed with the agenda proposed. The Korean situation with respect to ethics development shows the interactions between groups participating in policy development and its collaborative nature.
