Introduction

Since times of antiquity, the development of medicine has always been intertwined with ethical implications. Rapid technological and social advancements in the modern era, however, have produced unprecedented changes in our social structure and opened up a myriad of new possibilities in medicine. With shifting perceptions of healthcare, evolving roles of healthcare providers and a growing consumerism for healthcare products in modern society, the scope and complexity of contemporary bioethical issues have expanded tremendously. What are the existing issues and obstacles facing the biomedical world today? Why are they significant to our society? This webpage will attempt to explore these profound issues within a comprehensive and yet easy-to-understand framework, hoping to incite new insights within visitors about these millennium-old modern issues.