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Anatomical investigations and their ethical dilemmas
Author(s) -
Jones D. Gareth
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.20435
Subject(s) - dignity , surprise , human anatomy , medicine , human body , environmental ethics , anatomy , law , psychology , philosophy , social psychology , political science
The multi‐faceted nature of modern anatomy comes as a surprise to many, especially when confronted by such seemingly different topics as cadavers and human embryo research. However, even these disparate facets of anatomy are linked by common underlying ethical considerations. This article traces historical views of anatomy and places them alongside the more contemporary dimensions of whole‐body plastination, use of human material obtained under unethical circumstances, and human embryo research. These dimensions introduce issues of respect, human dignity, consent, scientific integrity, and societal expectations. Clin. Anat. 20:338–343, 2007. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.