Bioethical Decision Making And Argumentation

Author : Pedro Serna,José-Antonio Seoane
Publisher : Springer
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783319434193

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Bioethical Decision Making and Argumentation by Pedro Serna,José-Antonio Seoane Pdf

This book clarifies the meaning of the most important and pervasive concepts and tools in bioethical argumentation (principles, values, dignity, rights, duties, deliberation, prudence) and assesses the methodological suitability of the main methods for clinical decision-making and argumentation. The first part of the book is devoted to the most developed or promising approaches regarding bioethical argumentation, namely those based on principles, values and human rights. The authors then continue to deal with the contributions and shortcomings of these approaches and suggest further developments by means of substantive and procedural elements and concepts from practical philosophy, normative systems theory, theory of action, human rights and legal argumentation. Furthermore, new models of biomedical and health care decision-making, which overcome the aforementioned criticism and stress the relevance of the argumentative responsibility, are included.

Author : Matti Häyry
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789042028029

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Arguments and Analysis in Bioethics by Matti Häyry Pdf

Values in Bioethics (ViB), co-sponsored by the International Association of Bioethics, makes available original philosophical books in all areas of bioethics, including medical and nursing ethics, health care ethics, research ethics, environmental ethics, and global bioethics. --

Author : Matthew A. Butkus
Publisher : Gegensatz Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781621308010

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Biomedical Ethics and Decision-Making by Matthew A. Butkus Pdf

Drawing from clinical experience, philosophy, psychology, and current health law and policy, Biomedical Ethics and Decision-Making is a detailed survey of persistent issues in health care ethics, emphasizing the complexities and nuances of practical decision-making and yielding a multifaceted and systematic approach to solving problems. As a useful resource for both students and clinicians, it includes references for further exploration of ethical issues as well as provocative questions for discussion in classroom and clinical settings. As a textbook, it stands alongside such standard works as Beauchamp's and Childress's Principles of Biomedical Ethics; DeGrazia's, Mappes's, and Ballard's Biomedical Ethics; Munson's Intervention and Reflection; and Vaughn's Bioethics. Besides presenting current dilemmas in health care, it reviews elements of cognitive psychology, describes common errors in critical thinking, offers techniques for evaluating and integrating evidence into ethical reasoning, assesses professionals and professionalism, invites readers to dissect philosophical analyses to bolster their critical thinking skills, and provides opportunities to engage in self-reflection on contemporary challenges in health care policy and delivery.

Author : Arthur L. Caplan,Robert Arp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781444337143

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Contemporary Debates in Bioethics by Arthur L. Caplan,Robert Arp Pdf

A unique guide to the design and implementation of simulation software This book offers a concise introduction to the art of building simulation software, collecting the most important concepts and algorithms in one place. Written for both individuals new to the field of modeling and simulation as well as experienced practitioners, this guide explains the design and implementation of simulation software used in the engineering of large systems while presenting the relevant mathematical elements, concept discussions, and code development. The book approaches the topic from the perspective of Zeigler’s theory of modeling and simulation, introducing the theory’s fundamental concepts and showing how to apply them to engineering problems. Readers will learn five necessary skills for building simulations of complicated systems: Working with fundamental abstractions for simulating dynamic systems Developing basic simulation algorithms for continuous and discrete event models Combining continuous and discrete event simulations into a coherent whole Applying strategies for testing a simulation Understanding the theoretical foundations of the modeling constructs and simulation algorithms The central chapters of the book introduce, explain, and demonstrate the elements of the theory that are most important for building simulation tools. They are bracketed by applications to robotics, control and communications, and electric power systems; these comprehensive examples clearly illustrate how the concepts and algorithms are put to use. Readers will explore the design of object-oriented simulation programs, simulation using multi-core processors, and the integration of simulators into larger software systems. The focus on software makes this book particularly useful for computer science and computer engineering courses in simulation that focus on building simulators. It is indispensable reading for undergraduate and graduate students studying modeling and simulation, as well as for practicing scientists and engineers involved in the development of simulation tools.

Author : Barbara Maier,Warren A. Shibles
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789048188673

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The Philosophy and Practice of Medicine and Bioethics by Barbara Maier,Warren A. Shibles Pdf

This book challenges the unchallenged methods in medicine, such as "evidence-based medicine," which claim to be, but often are not, scientific. It completes medical care by adding the comprehensive humanistic perspectives and philosophy of medicine. No specific or absolute recommendations are given regarding medical treatment, moral approaches, or legal advice. Given rather is discussion about each issue involved and the strongest arguments indicated. Each argument is subject to further critical analysis. This is the same position as with any philosophical, medical or scientific view. The argument that decision-making in medicine is inadequate unless grounded on a philosophy of medicine is not meant to include all of philosophy and every philosopher. On the contrary, it includes only sound, practical and humanistic philosophy and philosophers who are creative and critical thinkers and who have concerned themselves with the topics relevant to medicine. These would be those philosophers who engage in practical philosophy, such as the pragmatists, humanists, naturalists, and ordinary-language philosophers. A new definition of our own philosophy of life emerges and it is necessary to have one. Good lifestyle no longer means just abstaining from cigarettes, alcohol and getting exercise. It also means living a holistic life, which includes all of one's thinking, personality and actions. This book also includes new ways of thinking. In this regard the "Metaphorical Method" is explained, used, and exemplified in depth, for example in the chapters on care, egoism and altruism, letting die, etc.

Author : Paul Walker,Terence Lovat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789811043017

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Life and Death Decisions in the Clinical Setting by Paul Walker,Terence Lovat Pdf

This book moves away from the frameworks that have traditionally guided ethical decision-making in the Western clinical setting, towards an inclusive, non-coercive and, reflective dialogic approach to moral decision-making. Inspired in part by Jürgen Habermas’s discourse theory of morality and principles of communicative action, the book offers a proportionist approach as a way of balancing out the wisdom in traditional frameworks, set in the actual reality of the clinical situation at hand. Putting this approach into practice requires having a conversation, a dialogue or a discourse, with collaboration amongst all the stakeholders. The aim of the dialogue is to reach consensus in the decision, via mutual understanding of the values held by the patient and others whom they see as significant. This book aims to underscore the moral philosophical foundations for having a meaningful conversation. Life and Death Decision in the Clinical Setting is especially relevant in our contemporary era, characterised medically by an ever-increasing armamentarium of life-sustaining technology, but also by increasing multiculturalism, a multiplicity of faiths, and increasing value pluralism.

Author : Ruth F. Chadwick,Udo Schüklenk
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118770733

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This Is Bioethics by Ruth F. Chadwick,Udo Schüklenk Pdf

Should editing the human genome be allowed? What are the ethical implications of social restrictions during a pandemic? Is it ethical to use animals in clinical research? Is prioritizing COVID-19 treatment increasing deaths from other causes? Bioethics is a dynamic field of inquiry that draws on interdisciplinary expertise and methodology to address normative issues in healthcare, medicine, biomedical research, biotechnology, public health, and the environment. This Is Bioethics is an ideal introductory textbook for students new to the field, exploring the fundamental questions, concepts, and issues within this rapidly evolving area of study. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this accessible volume helps students consider both traditional and cutting-edge questions, develop informed and defensible answers, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a diverse range of ethical positions in medicine. The authors avoid complex technical terms and jargon in favor of an easy-to-follow, informal writing style with engaging chapters designed to stimulate student interest and encourage class discussion. The book also features a deep dive into the realm of global public health ethics, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It considers topics like triage decision-making, the proportionality of society's response to COVID-19, whether doctors have a professional obligation to treat COVID-19 patients, and whether vaccines for this virus should be mandatory. A timely addition to the acclaimed This Is Philosophy series, This Is Bioethics is the ideal primary textbook for undergraduate bioethics and practical ethics courses, and is a must-have reference for students in philosophy, biology, biochemistry, and medicine.

Author : Ruth Ellen Bulger,Committee on the Social and Ethical Impacts of Developments in Biomedicine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995-03-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015037468686

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Society's Choices by Ruth Ellen Bulger,Committee on the Social and Ethical Impacts of Developments in Biomedicine Pdf

This book discusses ways for people to handle today's bioethical issues in the context of America's history and culture--and from the perspective of various interest groups. Included is a series of background papers by well-known experts in the field.

Author : John D. Loike,Ruth L. Fishbach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1958542040

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Science Based Bioethics by John D. Loike,Ruth L. Fishbach Pdf

Author : James F. Childress
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Bioethics
ISBN : 0195032861

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Principles of Biomedical Ethics by James F. Childress Pdf

Author : Pascal Borry
Publisher : Leuven University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bioethics
ISBN : 9058674940

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Between Facts and Norms by Pascal Borry Pdf

Author : Jonathan Pugh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780198858584

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Autonomy, Rationality, and Contemporary Bioethics by Jonathan Pugh Pdf

Personal autonomy is often lauded as a key value in contemporary Western bioethics, and the claim that there is an important relationship between autonomy and rationality is often treated as an uncontroversial claim in this sphere. Yet, there is also considerable disagreement about how we should cash out the relationship between rationality and autonomy. In particular, it is unclear whether a rationalist view of autonomy can be compatible with legal judgments that enshrine a patient's right to refuse medical treatment, regardless of whether ". . . the reasons for making the choice are rational, irrational, unknown or even non-existent". In this book, I bring recent philosophical work on the nature of rationality to bear on the question of how we should understand autonomy in contemporary bioethics. In doing so, I develop a new framework for thinking about the concept, one that is grounded in an understanding of the different roles that rational beliefs and rational desires have to play in personal autonomy. Furthermore, the account outlined here allows for a deeper understanding of different form of controlling influence, and the relationship between our freedom to act, and our capacity to decide autonomously. I contrast my rationalist with other prominent accounts of autonomy in bioethics, and outline the revisionary implications it has for various practical questions in bioethics in which autonomy is a salient concern, including questions about the nature of informed consent and decision-making capacity.

Author : Robert M. Veatch,Amy Marie Haddad,Dan C. English
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Bioethics
ISBN : 0199946566

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Case Studies in Biomedical Ethics by Robert M. Veatch,Amy Marie Haddad,Dan C. English Pdf

The most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of its kind, Case Studies in Biomedical Ethics: Decision-Making, Principles, and Cases, Second Edition, explores fundamental ethical questions arising from real situations faced by health professionals, patients, and others. Featuring a wide range of more than 100 case studies drawn from current events, court cases, and physicians' experiences, the book is divided into three parts. Part 1 presents a basic framework for ethical decision-making in healthcare, while Part 2 explains the relevant ethical principles: beneficence and nonmaleficence, justice, respect for autonomy, veracity, fidelity, and avoidance of killing. Parts 1 and 2 provide students with the background to analyze the ethical dilemmas presented in Part 3, which features cases on a broad spectrum of issues including abortion, mental health, experimentation on humans, the right to refuse treatment, and much more. The volume is enhanced by opening text boxes in each chapter that cross-reference relevant cases in other chapters, an appendix of important ethical codes, and a glossary of key terms.

Author : David N. Weisstub,Guillermo Díaz Pintos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781402058417

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Autonomy and Human Rights in Health Care by David N. Weisstub,Guillermo Díaz Pintos Pdf

This book offers a group of essays published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics during the twentieth century. The authors represent many different countries and disciplines throughout the globe. The volume deals with the pressing issue of how to ground a universal bioethics in the context of the conflicted world of combative cultures and perspectives.

Author : Stephen Scher,Kasia Kozlowska
Publisher : Springer
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789811308307

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Rethinking Health Care Ethics by Stephen Scher,Kasia Kozlowska Pdf

​The goal of this open access book is to develop an approach to clinical health care ethics that is more accessible to, and usable by, health professionals than the now-dominant approaches that focus, for example, on the application of ethical principles. The book elaborates the view that health professionals have the emotional and intellectual resources to discuss and address ethical issues in clinical health care without needing to rely on the expertise of bioethicists. The early chapters review the history of bioethics and explain how academics from outside health care came to dominate the field of health care ethics, both in professional schools and in clinical health care. The middle chapters elaborate a series of concepts, drawn from philosophy and the social sciences, that set the stage for developing a framework that builds upon the individual moral experience of health professionals, that explains the discontinuities between the demands of bioethics and the experience and perceptions of health professionals, and that enables the articulation of a full theory of clinical ethics with clinicians themselves as the foundation. Against that background, the first of three chapters on professional education presents a general framework for teaching clinical ethics; the second discusses how to integrate ethics into formal health care curricula; and the third addresses the opportunities for teaching available in clinical settings. The final chapter, "Empowering Clinicians", brings together the various dimensions of the argument and anticipates potential questions about the framework developed in earlier chapters.