Acute Cases in Moral Medicine

By Edward F Burke

Book Overview

Acute Cases In Moral Medicine is a book written by Edward F. Burke that explores various moral and ethical dilemmas in the field of medicine. The book contains a collection of case studies that present complex situations that healthcare professionals may encounter in their practice. Each case study is accompanied by an analysis of the ethical considerations involved and the possible courses of action that could be taken. The book covers a wide range of topics including end-of-life care, medical research, and the allocation of scarce resources. It also delves into issues such as informed consent, confidentiality, and the physician-patient relationship. The author provides a thoughtful and thought-provoking examination of these issues, offering insights into the complexities of moral decision-making in healthcare. This book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, students of medicine and ethics, and anyone interested in the ethical dimensions of healthcare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417957751
• ISBN13: 9781417957750
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"