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placing this information more into the public spotlight is one way to raise awareness and the political Identification and prioritisation of fundamental research gaps. (parties including : basic science ... , often these are talking shops and action can get stifled by political wrangling. Moreover, some work at glacial speed. An international consortium will require an international, co-ordinated effort across
When asked what her motto or philosophy of life was in an interview for her local newspaper, La Jolla Light , Elizabeth Barrett-Connor’s response was that she did not have any one particular ... philosophy so much as an attitude: “My defining principle is that I am a pathological optimist.” Boundlessly curious, fearless, challenging, inspiring, and great fun to be with are some of the words her
infertility treatment was available free of charge. The most common reason for lack of services at the state and municipal levels was ‘lack of any political decision to implement them’, followed by ‘lack of ... political commitment results in inequity in the access of low-income couples in Brazil to infertility treatment, including ART. Introduction As part of the United Nations (UN) Programme of Action, the
The problem of `seemingly impeccable trials' that produce unbelievable results is approached from basic notions of the philosophy of science: facts and theory are interdependent, and `crucial ... accept them. Yet, we clearly cannot. Perhaps the problem is with our medical training, where there is no place for philosophy of science. If we were to put our problem to a professional philosopher, he
and economic stability of the European Union. Cross-border reproductive travel fails to promote moral and political pluralism in democratic states for three primary reasons. First, the opportunity for ... high degree of proportionality in the first instance. Moral and political pluralism in democratic states Moral or value pluralism refers to the view that values that may conflict with one another may
scientists. METHODS We question why this should be by analyzing the possible public interests in ART regulation under the headings: health, financial, ethico-legal and socio-political. Throughout, we try to ... these calls are effectively acknowledging is that cultural factors will inevitably affect political decisions about regulation, even in a supposedly pure market economy (Ogus, 1992, 1995). For example
Federation published a Language Philosophy because of the belief that there is a “responsibility to set an example about appropriate language to others” (11). This article provides recommendations for ... about people with diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2012;97:425–431 OpenUrlPubMed ↵ International Diabetes Federation. International Diabetes Federation Language Philosophy: Technical Document
Legislation of ethical issues illustrates the uneasy mix of ethics and politics. Although the majority has the political right to express its moral views in the law, a number of important ethical ... of that society... Hence, a legislative acceptable compromise can be attained only if some considerable degree of moral agreement can be achieved during the course of the political debate (Wellman
Legislation of ethical issues illustrates the uneasy mix of ethics and politics. Although the majority has the political right to express its moral views in the law, a number of important ethical ... can be attained only if some considerable degree of moral agreement can be achieved during the course of the political debate? (Wellman, 1994) . This would apply both to the national and to the
The use of human embryos for research on embryonic stem (ES) cells is currently high on the ethical and political agenda in many countries. Despite the potential benefit of using human ES cells in ... high on the ethical and political agenda in many countries. Despite the potential bene®t of using human ES cells in the treatment of disease, their use remains controversial because of their derivation
seeing needs an eye. In this way the fully constituted human being enjoys a vegetative, sensitive and rational life. Aristotle's biology and philosophy dominated thinking on human reproduction for almost
(31.4%). Non‐maleficence (risk) accounted for 29.4% of responses, philosophy of medicine 18.9%, respect for patient autonomy 5.9% and legal concerns 4.6%. Discrimination and threats were each significant ... reasons given, `conditional' responses (requiring counselling, blood tests or agreement to other `conditions') were common (31.4%). Non-male®cence (risk) accounted for 29.4% of responses, philosophy of
(31.4%). Non‐maleficence (risk) accounted for 29.4% of responses, philosophy of medicine 18.9%, respect for patient autonomy 5.9% and legal concerns 4.6%. Discrimination and threats were each significant ... responses, philosophy of medicine 18.9%, respect for patient autonomy 5.9% and legal concerns 4.6%. Discrimination and threats were each signi®cant in one case. Reasons evoking absolutist beliefs, personal
had. CONCLUSIONS Despite the professional and socio-political culture at the time of treatment, almost half of the families in this study ended up sharing the donor insemination conception with their ... professional and socio-political changes provided the context within which this study took place. Such changes, which are now occurring in a number of jurisdictions, will clearly impact on parental thinking and
the same political context, public subsidy for IVF treatment is under review. There is contradiction in values and indication of inequity in the Australian social context. IVF is undervalued, yet ... historic and morally condemned practices (Lysaught, 2002). In Australia (see Table 1 for a summary of the political process), the legislative framework was accompanied by a public process that highlighted
the same political context, public subsidy for IVF treatment is under review. There is contradiction in values and indication of inequity in the Australian social context. IVF is undervalued, yet ... political process), the legislative framework was accompanied by a public process that highlighted polarized views about the moral meaning and status of human embryos. Because of its contentious nature, the
! He loved nothing more than to sit down over a meal (Italian food was a favorite) and a bottle of wine to engage in wide-ranging conversations of science, philosophy, religion, or any other interesting
BACKGROUND: The human secondary sex ratio reportedly falls in populations subjected to exogenous stressors such as earthquakes or political and social upheavals. Explanations of the association ... al., 1998) , environmental toxins (Lyster, 1974; Mocarelli et al., 1996) , political and social upheavals (Catalano, 2003) and contracting economies (Catalano and Bruckner, 2005) . Other research
resources, organization of the clinical structure, strategies of care, and clinic philosophy) are the determinants of HbAlc. We speculate that the style of utilization of optimum resources is the key to
reproduction is no longer an objective biological matter, but a question of political, social and ethical negotiation. Study design, size, duration: This paper looks at the impact of proliferating reproductive ... gamete donation to universal paternity testing A. Ravelingien and G. Pennings Bioethics Institute Ghent (BIG), Dept of Philosophy Ghent University, Gent, Belgium Study question: Over the years, a number of
