... Chapter 001. The Practice of Medicine (Part 8) Medical Ethics and New Technologies The rapid pace of technological advances has profound implications for medical ... life span. Because of their unique training, physicians have a responsibility to help shape the debate concerning the appropriate uses of, and limits that should be placed on, these new techniques. ... and must be given the highest priority. Research, Teaching, and the Practice of Medicine The title doctor is derived from the Latin docere, "to teach," and physicians 15857491]...