Ethical and Social Dimensions of Biomedical Engineering

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Focuses on embedding biomedical engineering (BME) in its societal and ethical context. Examines the infrastructure that supports biomedical engineering as a field, and identifies key stakeholders in BME and the interests and values they bring to the table. Also considers the ethical dimensions of different kinds of BME research, tracing the histories and development of different ethical principles that shape research involving microbes, animals and people.