Principles of Biomedical Ethics

Principles of Biomedical Ethics

Eighth edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

Principles of Biomedical Ethics provides a highly original, practical, and insightful guide to morality in the health professions. Acclaimed authors Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress thoroughly develop and advocate for four principles that lie at the core of moral reasoning in health care: respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. Drawing from contemporary research--and integrating detailed case studies and vivid real-life examples and scenarios--they demonstrate how these prima facie principles can be expanded to apply to various conflicts and dilemmas, from how to deliver bad news to whether or not to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatments. Ideal for courses in biomedical ethics, bioethics, and health care ethics, the text is enhanced by hundreds of annotated citations and a substantial introduction that clarifies key terms and concepts.

Book information

ISBN: 9780190640873
Publisher: OUP USA
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Eighth edition
DEWEY: 174.2
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 512
Weight: 640g
Height: 234mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 21mm