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There is nothing like a fledgling science to set our moral teeth on edge. From organ transplantation to assisted reproduction, and from genetic engineering to stem cell therapy, the strivings of scientists and clinicians always seem to be at least a step ahead of ethical analyses. This should occasion no despair but, rather, a sense of excitement and opportunity. The emergence and evolution of a new technology gives us a chance to test old tools and, as necessary, to invent new ones in order to get better moral leverage on the problems at hand. Such tools will inform our decisions, guide our actions, and prepare us for future challenges.
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(2002). Introduction: Case Studies in Ethics and Health Informatics. In: Anderson, J.G., Goodman, K.W. (eds) Ethics and Information Technology: A Case-Based Approach to a Health Care System in Transition. Health Informatics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-22488-6_1
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