Medical Ethics, Biology - General & Miscellaneous, Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Applied - Bioethics/Medical, Philosophy of Science - General & Miscellaneous

The Basics of Bioethics

Name: The Basics of Bioethics
Author: Robert M. Veatch
ISBN: 9780130991614

by Robert M. M. Veatch, Robert M. Veatch

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Overview

Robert M. Veatch provides an introductory, comprehensive discussion of the major issues and theories in biomedical ethics. Developed from his own courses taught in schools of medicine and nursing, as well as undergraduate philosophy and religion courses, Veatch's text presents a systematic comparison of bioethical theory and examines the major issues faced in clinical and health policy settings.

Synopsis

An introductory textbook for short courses in schools of medicine, nursing, and other health professions; continuing education; undergraduate courses in philosophy, religion and the social sciences; and adult education. Updated from the 2000 edition to incorporate such innovations as human cloning, stem cells, and new regulation and legislation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Case studies, diagrams, and definitions of key concepts clarify the challenging life-and-death issues and theories in modern biomedical ethics. Appends the Hippocratic Oath and the Principles of Medical Ethics (1980) of the American Medical Association. Veatch is affiliated with the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown U. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author, Robert M. Veatch

Robert M. Veatch, Ph.D., is Professor of Medical Ethics and former director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University, where he is also professor of philosophy and adjunct professor in the medical school. He has taught medical ethics at Georgetown, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Union College, and St. George's University School of Medicine. He was formerly Associate for Medical Ethics at the Hastings Center and is a registered pharmacist.