Principles of Biomedical Ethics / Edition 7

Principles of Biomedical Ethics / Edition 7

ISBN-10:
0199924589
ISBN-13:
9780199924585
Pub. Date:
10/22/2012
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199924589
ISBN-13:
9780199924585
Pub. Date:
10/22/2012
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Principles of Biomedical Ethics / Edition 7

Principles of Biomedical Ethics / Edition 7

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Overview

Biomedical ethics was a young field when the first edition of this book went to press in late 1977. Immense changes occurred in the field's literature between the first edition and the present, fourth edition. Although major changes have appeared in all editions after the first, this edition includes more significant changes than any other.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780199924585
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 10/22/2012
Series: Principles of Biomedical Ethics (Beauchamp)
Edition description: Older Edition
Pages: 480
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Tom L. Beauchamp is Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University.

James F. Childress is University Professor and John Allen Hollingsworth Professor of Ethics at the University of Virginia.

Table of Contents

, PrefacePART I. MORAL FOUNDATIONS1. Moral NormsNormative and Nonnormative EthicsThe Common Morality as Universal MoralityParticular Moralities as NonuniversalMoral DilemmasA Framework of Moral PrinciplesConflicting Moral Norms2. Moral CharacterThe Concept of Moral VirtueVirtues in Professional RolesThe Central Virtue of CaringFive Focal VirtuesMoral IdealsMoral Excellence3. Moral StatusThe Problem of Moral StatusTheories of Moral StatusFrom Theories to Practical GuidelinesThe Moral Significance of Moral StatusVulnerable Populations and Vulnerable IndividualsPART II. MORAL PRINCIPLES4. Respect for AutonomyThe Concept of Autonomy and the Principle of Respect for AutonomyThe Capacity for Autonomous ChoiceThe Meaning and Justification of Informed ConsentDisclosureUnderstandingVoluntarinessSurrogate Decision Making for Nonautonomous Patients5. NonmaleficenceThe Concept and Principle of NonmaleficenceDistinctions and Rules Governing Nontreatment DecisionsOptional Treatments and Obligatory TreatmentsKilling and Letting DieIntentionally Arranged Deaths: When, If Ever, Are They Justified? Protecting Incompetent Patients from HarmWhose Risks and Whose Benefits? Problems of Underprotection and Overprotection in Research6. BeneficenceThe Concept of Beneficence and Principles of BeneficenceObligatory Beneficence and Ideal BeneficencePaternalism: Conflicts between Beneficence and Respect for AutonomyBalancing Benefits, Costs, and RisksThe Value and Quality of Life7. JusticeThe Concept of Justice and Principles of JusticeTraditional Theories of JusticeTwo Theories Closely Connected to the Value of HealthFair Opportunity and Unfair DiscriminationVulnerability, Exploitation, and Discrimination in ResearchNational Health Policy and the Right to Health CareGlobal Health Policy and the Right to HealthAllocating, Setting Priorities, and Rationing8. Professional-Patient RelationshipsVeracityPrivacyConfidentialityFidelityThe Distinction between Clinical Ethics and Research EthicsPART III. THEORY AND METHOD9. Moral TheoriesCriteria for Assessing Moral TheoriesUtilitarian TheoryKantian TheoryRights TheoryVirtue TheoryThe Convergence of Theories on Principles10. Method and Moral JustificationJustification in EthicsTop-Down Models: Theory and ApplicationBottom-Up Models: Cases and Analogical ReasoningAn Integrated Model: Reflective EquilibriumCommon-Morality Theory, Index
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