John R. Hoffman is a Professor of Biology, public speaker and a scientist examining the recovery of the nervous system after injury. Since 2006 he has written several unpublished manuscripts and he is currently working on the first Nathaniel Smythe novel and short story collection. He spends his spare time with his family and running.

Unit 4 – Medical Ethics

This mini-lecture provides an overview of the lecture topics, objectives, and assignments for Unit 4: Medical Ethics. The handout for this lecture can be downloaded or printed.

Scientific Ethics Cover 2012UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND ETHICS

UNIT 2 – ETHICAL PHILOSOPHIES

UNIT 3 – RESEARCH ETHICS

UNIT 4 – MEDICAL ETHICS
 17 – How the Body Works
 18 – Diseases and their causes
 19 – Understanding Clinical Trials
 20 – Costs of prescription drugs

UNIT 5 – TRANSPLANT ETHICS
UNIT 6 – GENETIC ETHICS