Is it ethical to use enhancement technologies to make us better than well? [Editorial]
Caplan, Arthur; Elliott, Carl
BACKGROUND TO THE DEBATE: A variety of biomedical technologies are being developed that can be used for purposes other than treating disease. Such "enhancement technologies" can be used to improve our appearance and regulate our emotions, with the goal of feeling "better than well." While these technologies can help people adapt to their rapidly changing lifestyles, their use raises important ethical issues.
PMCID:539045
PMID: 15630464
ISSN: 1549-1277
CID: 164012