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ETHICS AND EQUITY - Coggle Diagram
ETHICS AND EQUITY
IVF
IVF is a medical procedure designed to assist couples and individuals in conceiving when natural conception is difficult.
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Ethical dilemmas surround IVF, particularly related to unused embryos.
The cost of IVF can be high, making it inaccessible to some individuals or couples.
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IVF also raises controversies related to the creation of "designer babies" and the genetic alteration of embryos.
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AI ROBOTICS
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AI analyzes medical data swiftly, aiding in accurate and rapid diagnoses, especially for rare conditions.
Privacy concerns and data hacking are significant barriers to the widespread adoption of these technologies.
Robots are currently surgical tools controlled by humans but could become more autonomous in the future.
Integrating AI and robotics can cut costs, enhance healthcare access, and provide personalized treatment, but patient privacy protection is a major challenge.
NANOTECH
In healthcare, nanotechnology offers the potential to revolutionize diagnostics, drug delivery, and vaccination methods.
It enables the diagnosis of diseases with minimal invasiveness, such as using just a small blood sample.
Nanotechnology can enhance the effectiveness of medications by enabling precise drug targeting and delivery to specific areas of the body.
Vaccinations can be administered through innovative methods like aerosols and skin patches, reducing the need for injections.
The development of nanomedicine involves significant costs but can result in substantial cost savings by increasing medication effectiveness and reducing the resources required for large-scale vaccination efforts.
Ethical debates revolve around the boundaries and implications of nanotechnology, similar to discussions surrounding genetically modified foods.
Some people are more concerned about the technology itself rather than the benefits it may offer in the field of healthcare.
STEM CELLS
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Two main types are embryonic and adult stem cells, with embryonic stem cells having broader potential.
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Stem cells might offer a renewable source for replacing failing organ cells, reducing the need for transplants.
Ethical debates revolve around using human embryos, and there are concerns about access and costs.