FORENSIC SCIENCES: CONCERNS AND CONSIDERATIONS

This book delves into intersections and ambiguous terrain of ethics. It includes compre-hensive discussion on ethics and the protection of human dignity vis-à-vis human rights,the chapters address ethical dilemmas that resonate deeply with healthcare professionals. The topic ofconsent—which lies at the heart of every patient-practitioner relationship—has evolved significantly, shifting the focus from mere procedural formality to an essentialexpression of a patient’s autonomy and rights. Consent, however, is just the beginning ofethical engagement in healthcare, as practitioners are also challenged by issues likemedi-cal negligence, theethical ramifications of prenatal diagnostic techniques, and the ten-sion between advancing technology and the potential for misuse or social stigmatization.