Playing God in Medicine Continues to be Acceptable

You do not have to stop there. Advanced reproductive procedures for in vitro fertilization of sperm and eggs in the laboratory. State-of-the-art reproductive technology includes the fertilization of eggs and sperm in the "test tube" outside the mother's body using laboratory InVitro fertilization or in vitro fertilization. With these techniques, physicians and guardians can reduce the risk of genetic disease at birth. Currently, humans can only implement two advanced reproductive technologies.

Traditional medicine continues to play an important role in medical care, especially in primary care. It is estimated that 60% of the world's population uses traditional medicine, and in some countries traditional medicines are widely integrated in public health systems. Medicated plants are the most commonly used medicinal tools in traditional medicine and complementary medicine in the world. Medicinal plants are provided by collection and cultivation from wild populations. In addition to food, many communities rely on natural products collected from ecosystems for medicinal and cultural uses.

Traditional healthcare practitioners usually do not receive various treatments. These are often referred to as traditional medicine and alternative medicine. In developing countries, most people rely on traditional medicine to meet health needs. In poor areas, many people can not pay traditional medical expenses, while others prefer traditional methods. Alternative medical forms are growing fast in wealthy countries. The most popular alternative treatments include acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy and herbs. Some of these practices are scientifically proven to be beneficial for certain conditions, but the effectiveness of some methods has not been fully demonstrated.