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Description:Bioethics in Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical, historical, and medical concepts that shape contemporary debates in biomedical ethics. Central to its focus is an exploration of the ways in which both modern medicine and bioethical debates are shaped by philosophical assumptions and commitments. It provides an extensive introduction to moral theory and the principles of bioethics, and each chapter includes a philosophical reflection that provides in-depth analysis of relevant philosophical topics. Each chapter begins with a description of a landmark case, and contains original case studies for student analysis. In addition, a method for analyzing case studies is presented. The book also includes short excerpts of significant bioethical writings by historical and contemporary thinkers, as well as recommendations for further reading.Balancing Canadian content with an international perspective, and connecting theoretical considerations to practical ethical conflicts, this groundbreaking book is well suited to a variety of teaching styles in philosophy, medicine, health sciences, and related disciplines. Topics include:Ethical theories and ethical toolsDistributive justiceHealth care professional-patient relationshipsMedical researchReproductive technologiesGenetics and cloningAbortion and maternal-fetal conflictsBrain death and organ transplantationDeath and dyingMedical paradigms and non-standard treatmentWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Bioethics in Canada: A Philosophical Introduction. To get started finding Bioethics in Canada: A Philosophical Introduction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 355

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.

Release: 2011

ISBN: 1551303779

Description: Bioethics in Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical, historical, and medical concepts that shape contemporary debates in biomedical ethics. Central to its focus is an exploration of the ways in which both modern medicine and bioethical debates are shaped by philosophical assumptions and commitments. It provides an extensive introduction to moral theory and the principles of bioethics, and each chapter includes a philosophical reflection that provides in-depth analysis of relevant philosophical topics. Each chapter begins with a description of a landmark case, and contains original case studies for student analysis. In addition, a method for analyzing case studies is presented. The book also includes short excerpts of significant bioethical writings by historical and contemporary thinkers, as well as recommendations for further reading.Balancing Canadian content with an international perspective, and connecting theoretical considerations to practical ethical conflicts, this groundbreaking book is well suited to a variety of teaching styles in philosophy, medicine, health sciences, and related disciplines. Topics include:Ethical theories and ethical toolsDistributive justiceHealth care professional-patient relationshipsMedical researchReproductive technologiesGenetics and cloningAbortion and maternal-fetal conflictsBrain death and organ transplantationDeath and dyingMedical paradigms and non-standard treatmentWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Bioethics in Canada: A Philosophical Introduction. To get started finding Bioethics in Canada: A Philosophical Introduction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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