Legal and Bioethical View of Educational Sectors and Industrial Areas of 3D Bioprinting

Title

Legal and Bioethical View of Educational Sectors and Industrial Areas of 3D Bioprinting

Creator

Pothys varan S.; Balachander S.; Ashwini S.

Description

Recent advancements in three-dimensional printing (3D printing) within the medical field, particularly in the realm of 3D bioprinting, have shown tremendous potential in transforming various medical therapies, offering new approaches to treat organ failure and injury. However, amidst this optimism, several significant ethical and legal challenges remain unresolved before the application and transplantation of 3D bioprinted technology and organs in human subjects can become a reality. This chapter focuses on exploring the ethical and legal constraints associated with 3D bioprinting technology from both educational and industrial perspectives, recognizing their crucial roles as cornerstones for future applications. Furthermore, the analysis of 3D bioprinting technology will be conducted through the lens of the fundamental medical ethics principle, Primum non nocere; First, do no harm. Moreover, the pressing need for effective and timely standalone laws to regulate the subject of 3D printing is emphasized. This urgency arises from the grave concerns posed by the future implications of this technology on Indias scientific research and medical practice. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive examination of the ethical and legal challenges posed by 3D bioprinting technology. By considering both educational and industrial perspectives, this research seeks to shed light on the complexities surrounding the application and transplantation of 3D bioprinted organs. Additionally, the analysis through the principle of Primum non nocere will contribute to the understanding of the ethical implications inherent in this innovative technology. Ultimately, this study advocates for the formulation of appropriate regulations and guidelines through the implementation of effective standalone laws, ensuring the responsible development and utilization of 3D printing technology in the realm of scientific research and medical practice in India. 2024 Scrivener Publishing LLC.

Source

Computational Intelligence in Bioprinting, pp. 127-155.

Date

2024-01-01

Publisher

wiley

Subject

3D bioprinting; analysis; legal; medical practices

Coverage

Pothys varan S., School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Balachander S., Department of Computing Science & Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India; Ashwini S., Department of Computing Science & Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 978-139420487-8; 978-139420439-7

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394204878.ch7

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