Introduction
Bioethics is a moral stronghold in the field of medicine and human treatment. It considers the problems in applying new medical technologies and their possible negative impact on the individual and society as a whole. Life is of great value and must be respected not only from the point of view of bodily health but also from the point of view of the moral state of society. However, not all medical workers complied with these postulates, which led to the trial of Nazi doctors and the bioethical movement.
Discussion
One of the most interesting topics in the chapter was the Nazi doctors’ violation of all bioethical norms and humanity, for which they were subsequently convicted. They forcibly sterilized women and killed people in homes for the mentally ill. Their crimes continued for a long time until the end of the Second World War. Doctors were executed or sent to prison after a lawsuit because their atrocities contradicted The Nuremberg Code (Weitz, 2020). These historical events show the importance of observing bioethical norms and considering human life of the highest value. Violation of the principles of bioethics led to a movement to fight this crime against humanity in the 1960s. One of the reasons was the outcome of the Nuremberg trials and the brutal treatment methods that Nazi doctors tested on their prisoners. In addition, another factor was a survey of whether modern physicians relied on life research. Finally, civil rights movements grew, and feminists put forward their demands, which required changes in the internal health system and ethics.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it should be said that bioethics considers human life as the highest given. This means that healthcare professionals need to understand the negative implications of new trends in treatment. Historical events such as the Nuremberg trials and the bioethics movement show how important it is to respect established principles. Thus, new treatment methods are adopted according to all ethical codes, and patients are protected from adverse consequences.
Reference
Weitz, R. (2020). The sociology of health, illness, and health care: A critical approach. Cengage.