| Toward a Canadian Policy Framework on Nanomedicine: Lessons from Reproductive Technologies |
| Fascicolo 2007-4 |
| Scritto da Bucci Lucie Marisa | Knoppers Bartha Maria |
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Sommario 1. Introduction. – 2. Context: Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine in Canada. – 3. Framework for Discussion. – 4. Revisiting Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Canada. – 5. Potential Nanomedicine Risks. – 6. Discussion and Conclusion.
Abstract The rush toward nanomedicine has led to the burgeoning of a new market-a nanomedicine market that has proceeded to expand globally without any restrictions. Adding to this is the disturbing fact that there are still many unknown risks associated with the novel tools and applications produced with nanomedicine knowledge. Many of these risks are health related however; impacts upon society whether ethical, legal, moral or cultural need serious consideration as well. For the moment, Canada has no policy or law to protect individuals and society against the various risks and misuses of nanomedicine. To encourage the development of future public policy for nanomedicine, this paper looks back to reproductive technologies to find an appropriate policy framework for nanomedicine. |