Compassionate use refers to the ethical administration of unregistered, experimental therapies outside the established system of regulation and governance. This practice is considered ethical in situations where a disease, such as Ebola, is highly fatal, making it unethical to withhold untested treatments due to safety concerns.

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An interdisciplinary branch that aims to resolve issues that arise from biology and medicine by using policies and moral decisions.

Bioethics

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

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Bioethics References

There are four levels of moral discourse. From the highest level to the lowest, they are:

- Metaethics
- Normative Ethics
- Rules and Rights
- Cases

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