Case studies in biomedical ethics : decision-making, principles, and cases

Veatch, Robert M. (Author). Haddad, Amy Marie. (Added Author). English, Dan C. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780195309720 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 0195309723 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xxiv, 456 p. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.