
Biomedical Ethics
- 2nd Edition - August 2, 2019
- Latest edition
- Author: Olinda Timms
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 5 9 6 5 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 5 9 6 6 - 5
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- Each chapter focuses on a single area in a simple narrative.
- Illustrative case reports and case studies of ethical dilemmas are provided with points for reflection/discussion.
- In step with the curriculum in Medical Ethics already established in several medical colleges.
- The chapters can be used to develop modules in a medical ethics program.
- Additional resources (titles of relevant films, readings, and references) are provided.
- The chapters have been linked to the AETCOM modules for easy reference, providing content for teaching modules.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Ethics
Chapter 2 Principles of Medical Ethics
Chapter 3 Codes of Medical Ethics
Chapter 4 The Doctor–Patient Relationship
Chapter 5 Ethics at the Beginning of Life
Chapter 6 Ethics at the End of Life
Chapter 7 Research Ethics
Chapter 8 Emerging Medical Technologies: Ethical Concerns
Chapter 9 Ethics of Organ Donation
Chapter 10 Public Health Ethics
Chapter 11 Medical Errors and Negligence
Chapter 12 The Medical Professional and Society
Chapter 13 Publication Ethics
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: August 2, 2019
- Language: English
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Olinda Timms
Affiliations and expertise
Research Associate,Dept. of Health and Humanities,
St. Johns Research Institute,
Bangalore- 560034