The Ethical Dimensions of the Biological and Health Sciences

This is the second edition of a highly successful and well-received textbook on the responsible conduct of biomedical and health science research. It is aimed at faculty and graduate students in health science and biomedical science programs. In addition those on National Institute of Health research grants, administrators at universities, academic health centers, and medical and graduate schools will find the book a useful resource. The structure of the book remains the same as the first edition. Each chapter offers an overview together with important primary documents and case studies concerned with core ethical issues underlying responsible research. The major changes from the first edition include new chapters providing overviews of each topic, several new published articles added to the readings, revised case studies along with an essay on how they can be used, as well as further readings and web addresses that will serve as invaluable sources of reference.

• The most systematic and user-friendly textbook for courses on the responsible conduct of biomedical and health science research • New overview articles • Fully updated readings, cases studies and guides to recommended reading

Part I. Introduction to the Study of Ethics in the Biological and Health Sciences; Part II. The Roots of Honor and Integrity in Science; Part III. The Responsible Conduct of Research; Part IV. The Ethics of Authorship and Publication; Part V. Research with Human Beings; Part VI. Ethics in Epidemiologic Research; Part VII. The Humane Care and Use of Animals in Research; Part VIII. Management of and Access to Scientific Data; Part IX. The Work of the Academic Scientist; Part X. The Scientist and Industry; Part XI. The Scientist in Society; Part XII. Cases for Discussion.