Abstract
It commonly is argued that the bioethical dilemmas physicians face today result primarily from modern advances in medical technology. In reality, however, concerns about ethical issues are as old as the practice of medicine itself. The Hippocratic Oath, composed sometime around 400 bc, attests to the need even of ancient Greek physicians for advice on how to address the many bioethical dilemmas that they confronted. Technology may make these issues more common and change the context in which they arise, but many, if not most, bioethical issues that physicians regularly confront are timeless. A multitude of bioethical dilemmas arise in medical practice each year, including issues of genetics, conscientious objection by providers, and termination of care. In clinical practice, the most common issues revolve around informed consent, termination of life-sustaining treatments, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, and conflicts of interest.
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