Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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J.R. Rest,
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and J.D. Rest, D. Narvaez, M.J. Bebeau, and S.J. Thoma,
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R. Duska and M. Whelan,
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A
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to
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and
Kohlberg
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Paulist Press, 1975).
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Hence, the engineering profession's emphasis on experience and mentorship.
58
J.A. Rawls,
A
Theory
of
Justice
(Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1785); and I. Kant,
Foundations
of
the
Metaphysics
of
Morals
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59
Biomedical Engineering Society, 2004, Biomedical Engineering Society, 2004, “Biomedical Engi-
neering Society Code of Ethics,”
http://www.bmes.org/pdf/2004ApprovedCodeofEthicsShortForm
.
pdf (accessed 8 January 2006).
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This wording is quite interesting. It omits “public safety.” However, safety is added under profes-
sional obligations that biomedical engineers “use their knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance
the safety, health, and welfare of the public.” The other interesting word choice is “considerations.”
Some of us would prefer “obligations” instead. These compromises may indicate the realities of
straddling the design and medical professions. For example, there may be times when the individual
patient needs supersede those of the general public and
vice
versa
.
61
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2005, Sustainability: Engineering Tools,
http://www.professionalpractice.asme.org/business_functions/suseng/1.htm
(accessed 10 January
2006).
