Volume 18, Issue 59 (4-2024)
MLJ 2024, 18(59): 1015-1026 |
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Pourjam N, Ayati S M R, Arabian A. An Analysis of Cosmetic Surgery from the Perspective of Medical Ethics. MLJ 2024; 18 (59) :1015-1026
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1- Department of Jurisprudence and Fundamentals of Islamic Law, Faculty of Theology, Law and Political Sciences, Research Sciences Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
Background and Aim: Cosmetic surgery, which was not previously regarded as a form of medical treatment, has increasingly been considered therapeutic due to its role in improving individuals’ psychological well-being and mental balance. Although ethical and legal doubts regarding the legitimacy of cosmetic surgery have largely been resolved, the necessity of observing ethical principles in this field remains essential. This study aims to examine the principles of medical ethics applicable to cosmetic surgery and to assess their adequacy in addressing contemporary medical developments.
Method: This study was conducted using a descriptive-analytical method. Data were collected through a library-based approach, including the review and analysis of books, scholarly articles, legal documents and relevant ethical guidelines.
Ethical Considerations: Scientific integrity, honesty and proper citation of sources were observed throughout all stages of the research
Results: Due to its elective nature, lack of urgency, non-therapeutic objectives and strong connection with psychological aspects, cosmetic surgery has given rise to new ethical challenges. These challenges have necessitated significant transformations in traditional medical ethics.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that existing medical ethics principles and regulations are insufficient to meet the demands of modern cosmetic surgery. Therefore, continuous education, context-based cultural development, practical implementation strategies and the identification and removal of obstacles to the application of medical ethics are essential for preserving health, human dignity and professional ethical standards.
Please cite this article as:
Pourjam N, Ayati SMR, Arabian A. An Analysis of Cosmetic Surgery from the Perspective of Medical Ethics. Medical Law Journal. 2024; 18: e68.
Method: This study was conducted using a descriptive-analytical method. Data were collected through a library-based approach, including the review and analysis of books, scholarly articles, legal documents and relevant ethical guidelines.
Ethical Considerations: Scientific integrity, honesty and proper citation of sources were observed throughout all stages of the research
Results: Due to its elective nature, lack of urgency, non-therapeutic objectives and strong connection with psychological aspects, cosmetic surgery has given rise to new ethical challenges. These challenges have necessitated significant transformations in traditional medical ethics.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that existing medical ethics principles and regulations are insufficient to meet the demands of modern cosmetic surgery. Therefore, continuous education, context-based cultural development, practical implementation strategies and the identification and removal of obstacles to the application of medical ethics are essential for preserving health, human dignity and professional ethical standards.
Please cite this article as:
Pourjam N, Ayati SMR, Arabian A. An Analysis of Cosmetic Surgery from the Perspective of Medical Ethics. Medical Law Journal. 2024; 18: e68.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2023/06/20 | Accepted: 2024/01/13
Received: 2023/06/20 | Accepted: 2024/01/13
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