Bioethics at midlife

Bioethics at midlife - 2011 SPRING - Stanford Medicine Magazine - Stanford University School of Medicine: No longer relegated to the background, bioethics has become a strong team player in the medical establishment as society wrestles with such high-profile issues as the role of stem cell research and how to handle end-of-life care. And in these situations, bioethicists wear many hats. They give scientists and clinicians practical tools and advice for dealing with the ethical, legal and social ramifications of their work. They also play roles in educating the public, protecting the rights of patients and giving a voice to vulnerable populations.