Mass Spectrometry Forum Ethics in Mass Spectrometry

Traditionally, members of some professions receive specific training in ethics. For example, the professions of law and medicine provide extensive continual programs in ethical training, with emphasis on the situations encountered by members of those professions. The implicit expectation is that members in these professions will sooner or later encounter situations in which they face an ethical issue. With proper training, these members can learn to recognize such situations as they develop, become aware of the ethical standards within their own professional communities, and learn how to navigate through difficult situations.