Concept of physical standard within the framework of bioethics

Abstract

The article analysis current concept of physical standard and its evolution. The concept of physical standard was influenced by Darwinism in the beginning of XXth century. It radically changed after The Second World War because of human rights organizations’ activity. Rights of patients were expanded. Criteria of medical norm became more flexible. They are formed not only by medical science but by cultural factors as well.

Keywords

• этика
• биоэтика
• социал-дарвинизм
• этика науки
• евгеника
• права человека