Opis: Biomedical Ethics - David DeGrazia, Thomas A. Mappes, Mappes

This best-selling anthology of readings with case studies, provides insightful and comprehensive treatment of ethical issues in medicine. Appropriate for courses taught in philosophy departments as well as in schools on medicine and nursing, the collection covers provocative topics such as conflicts of interest in medicine, advance directives, physician-assisted suicide, and the rationing of health care. The effective pedagogical features include chapter introductions, argument sketches, explanations of medical terms, headnotes, and annotated bibliographies.Chapter 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTIONThe Nature of Biomedical EthicsRecently Dominant Ethical TheoriesThe Principles of Biomedical EthicsAlternative Directions and Methods Relevant Concepts and PrinciplesChapter 2. THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIPPhysicians' Obligations and VirtuesPhysician-Patient Models and Patient AutonomyTruth-TellingInformed ConsentDeterminations of CompetenceThe Practice of Medicine in a Multicultural SocietyConflicts of Interest and Managed CareChapter 3. HOSPITALS, NURSES, FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL CONFIDENTIALITYProfessional StatementsThe Role and Responsibilities of NursesThe Role of the FamilyConfidentialityChapter 4. HUMAN AND ANIMAL RESEARCHEthical CodesHistorical and Cultural Causes for ConcernExperimental Design and Clinical Trials in Developing CountriesAnimal ResearchChapter 5: DEATH AND DECISIONS REGARDING LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT The Definition and Determination of DeathCompetent Adults and the Refusal of Life-Sustaining TreatmentDNR Orders and Medical FutilityAdvance Directives and Treatment Decisions for Incompetent AdultsThe Treatment of Impaired InfantsChapter 6. SUICIDE, PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE, AND ACTIVE EUTHANASIAThe Morality of SuicideThe Morality of Active EuthanasiaThe Supreme Court, Physician-Assisted Suicide, and Terminal SedationPhysician-Assisted Suicide, Active Euthanasia, and Social PolicyChapter 7. ABORTION AND MATERNAL-FETAL CONFLICTSThe Morality of AbortionAbortion and Social PolicyMaternal-Fetal ConflictsChapter 8. GENETICS AND HUMAN REPRODUCTIONReproductive Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis, and Selective AbortionReproductive TechnologiesGamete Donation and SurrogacyHuman CloningGenetic EngineeringChapter 9. JUSTICE AND HEALTH-CARE POLICYJustice, Rights and Societal ObligationsRationingManaged CareInternational Models and Perspectives

Szczegóły: Biomedical Ethics - David DeGrazia, Thomas A. Mappes, Mappes

Tytuł: Biomedical Ethics
Autor: David DeGrazia, Thomas A. Mappes, Mappes
Producent: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780072303650
Rok produkcji: 2000
Ilość stron: 720
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 1.04 kg

Recenzje: Biomedical Ethics - David DeGrazia, Thomas A. Mappes, Mappes