title: Federalism & bioethics: states and moral pluralism.
abstract: Bioethicists are often interested mostly in national standards and institutions, but state governments have historically overseen a wide range of bioethical issues and share responsibility with the federal government for still others. States ought to have an important role. By allowing for multiple outcomes, the American federal system allows a better fit between public opinion and public policies.
authors.affiliation: University at Albany, USA.
authors.forename: James W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Fossett
authors.forename: Alicia R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Ouellette
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Philpott
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Magnus
authors.forename: Glenn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McGee
mesh_terms: D026688:Bioethical Issues / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D035082:Federal Government; D006801:Humans; D028681:Moral Obligations; D009014:Morals; D011057:Politics; D011639:Public Opinion; D011640:Public Policy; D012941:Social Responsibility; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States