title: [Bioethics, science and conscience].
abstract: Both object of science and conscience, bioethics is concerned about the impact of biomedical research and its applications for the human person. Object of pluralistic and multidisciplinary thought and proposal, bioethics seeks to reconcile respect for fundamental values and progress in life sciences.
authors.affiliation: c/o Revue Soins, Elsevier Masson, 92442 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex, France. Electronic address: beaufils.francois@wanadoo.fr.
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Beaufils
mesh_terms: D026688:Bioethical Issues; D003242:Conscience; D032984:Ethics, Research; D005602:France; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000941:ethics; D012297:Right to Die / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012586:Science
keywords: bioethics; bioethics law; bioéthique; ethical principle; ethics; loi de bioéthique; principe éthique; recherche; research; éthique