Search for dissertations about: "Bioethics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the word Bioethics.
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1. Trust in Biobank Research : Meaning and Moral Significance
Abstract : What role should trust have in biobank research? Is it a scarce resource to be cultivated, or does its moral significance lie elsewhere? How does it relate to the researcher’s individual responsibility?In this thesis I draw four general conclusions. First, trust is still very much present in at least some biobanking settings, notably in Sweden, but possibly also internationally. READ MORE
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2. Bioethics Across Borders : An African Perspective
Abstract : Bioethics deals with the ethical problems arising from the developments in life sciences and biotechnologies. Western autonomy-based philosophical framework has dominated the approach of mainstream Bioethics. READ MORE
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3. Authenticity in Bioethics : Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice
Abstract : The aim of this doctoral thesis is to bridge the gap between theoretical ideals of authenticity and practical authenticity-related problems in healthcare. In this context, authenticity means being "genuine," "real," "true to oneself," or similar, and is assumed to be closely connected to the autonomy of persons. READ MORE
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4. Responsible Conduct in Dual Use Research : Towards an Ethic of Deliberation in the Life Sciences
Abstract : Life scientists have increasingly been asked to incorporate a dual use responsibility in their research conduct. In this thesis, different aspects of what constitutes a reasonable responsibility in terms of avoiding harmful misuse of research for biological weapon purposes have been explored. READ MORE
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5. Aspects in bioethics : Theory and practice in a preventive screening for type 1 diabetes
Abstract : From a clinical perspective, as well as societal and global, the present rapid increase in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is a cause of great concern. Simultaneously, our understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes (IDDM) remain limited. READ MORE