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Morality and the Significance of Medical Sciences

Masume Behruzi^{* *}Correspondence: Masume Behruzi, Department of Radiology Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Tel: behrumasum@123gmail.com,

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Description

Medical science focuses on the science of human health and how the human body functions. One can enter the healthcare sector in a variety of ways with a degree in medical science, and many of these positions are in high demand. Students pursuing a degree in medical science study biology, chemistry, and anatomy. It helps in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, ailments, and conditions. It dissects the molecular basis of every disease and aids in the creation of pharmaceuticals and drugs. In addition to curative healthcare, Basic Medical Sciences sow the seeds of preventive healthcare.

Medical ethics

Medical ethics is an applied branch of ethics that analyses the practice of clinical medicine and related scientific research. Professionals can turn to a set of values that form the foundation of medical ethics in the event of any uncertainty or conflict. These values include the respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice. It is important to note that these four values are not ranked in order of importance or relevance and that they all encompass values pertaining to medical ethics. Moreover, a conflict may arise leading to the need for hierarchy in an Applying the best moral judgment to a challenging medical scenario is the goal of an ethical framework where some moral components take precedence over others. While making decisions about involuntary treatment and involuntary commitment, medical ethics is very important.

The four tenets of medical ethics are as follows

Autonomy (respect for the patient's freedom to make decisions for themselves): An individual's autonomy is their capacity to come at an informed decision on their own. So it is possible to say that autonomy is a general sign of a sound mind and body. Loss of autonomy, to varying degrees and in different ways, is a hallmark of the development of many terminal diseases. For instance, dementia, a long-term, degenerative brain disorder that impairs reasoning and memory, almost always leads in the loss of autonomy.

Beneficence (the duty to 'do good'): Actions that advance the welfare of others are referred to as being beneficent. In the context of medicine, this refers to acting in the patients' and their families' best interest’s .The specific definition of which procedures actually assist patients is unclear, though.

Non-Maleficence (the duty to 'not do bad'): According to the non-maleficence principle, it is forbidden to do harm to other people. It has strong ties to the maxim premium non-core. Every medical decision must take into account all potential advantages, drawbacks, and effects; oftentimes, the wisest course of action may be to do nothing at all. It also refers to carrying out duties that are appropriate for a person's degree of training and ability in medical education.

Justice (to treat everyone fairly and equally): According to this rule, researchers must consider a situation's compatibility with the law, the patient's rights, and its fairness and balance before deciding if it is ethical or not " Equals ought to “Equals shall be treated that the central idea is "equals and unequal’s treated unequally."

Importance of medical ethics

It establishes guidelines for the professional connection between a doctor and their patients or clients, thereby preventing legal action. With community members, the social capital of the professional connection is built.