Kaasaegne meditsiinieetika areneb kolmes peamises omavahel seotud valdkonnas: (arsti-patsiendi suhe), (iga ühiskonnaliikme tervise säilitamine, edendamine), editsiiniliste uuringute eetika (uurimistöödega kaasnevad eetilised pinged) Bioeetika põhiprintsiibid: 1. Isiku autonoomia respekteerimise printsiip (autonomy) 2. Mittekahjustamise printsiip (nonmaleficence) 3. Heategemise printsiip (beneficence) 4. Õigluse printsiip (justice) KESKKONNAEETIKA: Teadus ja tehnika on saavutanud taseme, mis võimaldab inimkonnal hävitada iseennast ja kogu biosfääri. Ökoloogilise kriisi peapõhjusteks on demograafiline plahvatus ning ülisuur ressursside hulk, mis on vajalik arenenud riikide elatustaseme säilitamiseks. Ungari teadlaste silmis võib inimsugu vaadelda kui arutut rohutirtsuparve, kes õgib mõtlematult kõike,
the Ethics Code that was in effect at the time the conduct occurred. General Principles and Ethical Standards General Principles, as opposed to Ethical Standards, are aspirational in nature. Their intent is to guide and inspire psychologists toward the very highest ethical ideals of the profession. General Principles, in contrast to Ethical Standards, do not represent obligations and should not form the basis for imposing sanctions. Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence Psychologists strive to benefit those with whom they work and take care to do no harm. Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility Psychologists establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work. They are aware of their professional and scientific responsibilities to society and to the specific communities in which they work. Principles • Principle C: Integrity Psychologists seek to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the