RT Journal Article ID 1413374a328144fe A1 Hench, Larry L. A1 Fenn, Michael B. T1 Sources and Resolutions of Ethical Conflicts in Health Care JF Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine: An International Journal JO EBEM YR 2012 FD 2013-04-12 VO 3 IS 1-3 SP 139 OP 161 K1 end-of-life care K1 tissue engineering K1 regenerative medicine K1 implants K1 prostheses K1 bioactive glass K1 bio-Raman spectroscopy K1 stem cells K1 diagnosis K1 healthcare revolution K1 survivability of medical devices AB In this article, we examine the hypothesis that "ethical dilemmas arise from a conflict of uncertainties," and we discuss the uncertainties in five important areas of health care: medical implants, care of the terminally ill, stem cell technology, tissue engineering, and personalized versus statistically based diagnosis and therapy. These examples are used to justify application of new minimally invasive technology that can produce patient-specific cell-based data to minimize conflicts regarding quality versus length of life and especially the end of life−a major ethical issue of our times. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/6ed509641f7324e6,51a3bb12507ccd33,1413374a328144fe.html