Executive summary: A survey of 824 U.S. bioethicists reveals their views on a range of bioethical issues, including abortion, embryo selection, assisted dying, organ donation incentives, and resource allocation.
Key points:
Large majorities of bioethicists believe abortion (87%) and embryo selection for medical conditions (82%) are ethically permissible.
59% think it’s permissible for clinicians to assist patients in ending their lives, but only 15% approve of payment for organ donation.
Bioethicists are divided on when personhood begins, with 45% saying at birth and 38% saying after the first trimester.
Most (78%) believe policymakers should consider non-health benefits and harms when allocating medical resources.
If lifesaving resources are scarce, 48% prioritize saving the most lives, while 44% favor equal chances for all.
The survey results can inform the EA community’s perception of bioethicists’ views.
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Executive summary: A survey of 824 U.S. bioethicists reveals their views on a range of bioethical issues, including abortion, embryo selection, assisted dying, organ donation incentives, and resource allocation.
Key points:
Large majorities of bioethicists believe abortion (87%) and embryo selection for medical conditions (82%) are ethically permissible.
59% think it’s permissible for clinicians to assist patients in ending their lives, but only 15% approve of payment for organ donation.
Bioethicists are divided on when personhood begins, with 45% saying at birth and 38% saying after the first trimester.
Most (78%) believe policymakers should consider non-health benefits and harms when allocating medical resources.
If lifesaving resources are scarce, 48% prioritize saving the most lives, while 44% favor equal chances for all.
The survey results can inform the EA community’s perception of bioethicists’ views.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.