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Case studies in biomedical ethics : decision-making, principles, and cases
| Title | Case studies in biomedical ethics : decision-making, principles, and cases |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Veatch, Robert M., Haddad Amy Marie, and English Dan C. |
| Pagination | 456 p. |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Place Published | New York |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISBN Number | 9780195309720 |
| Accession Number | 280353410 |
| Keywords | ABORTION , Bioethical , BIOETHICS , Case , Case Study Method , DECISION , Euthanasia , Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide , Fallstudie. , Medical , MEDICINE , Medizinische , NURSING , OLDER , Older People and Medical Care |
| Abstract | This book explores fundamental ethical questions arising from real situations faced by health professionals, patients, and others. After introducing readers to a framework for ethical decision making and looking at major concepts in biomedical ethics, the book provides readers with over 100 case studies based on court cases, current events, and physicians' experiences. |
| Notes | 24 cm.A model for ethical problem solving -- Values in health and illness -- What is the source of moral judgments? -- Benefiting the patient and others : the duty to do good and avoid harm -- Justice : the allocation of health resources -- Autonomy -- Veracity : honesty with patients -- Fidelity : promise-keeping, loyalty to patients, and impaired professionals -- Avoidance of killing -- Abortion, sterilization, and contraception -- Genetics, birth, and the biological revolution -- Mental health and behavior control -- Confidentiality : ethical disclosure of medical information -- Organ transplants -- Health insurance, health system planning, and rationing -- Experimentation on human subjects -- Consent and the right to refuse treatment -- Death and dying.Includes bibliographical references and index.Robert M. Veatch, Amy M. Haddad, Dan C. English. More Records: Show record informationInternet resource (url)Book; Internet Resource |
