Bioethics: The Basics

Bioethics: The Basics

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Bioethics: The Basics serves as an introductory resource that explores the fundamental principles, theories, and issues within the field of medical and biological ethics. The book presents a comprehensive foundation of knowledge in bioethics, which enables readers to critically analyze and engage with the most contentious and significant questions of our time. The topics covered include: the diverse range of moral theories that underpin bioethical discourse, arguments concerning the moral merits and drawbacks of abortion, euthanasia, and animal research, the ethical considerations relevant to healthcare practitioners and their relationships with patients, ethical concerns surrounding public policies, as well as the ethical implications of global and public health, the controversial topics of "3 parents," genetic enhancement, incidental findings, and the use of nudge approaches in healthcare. This meticulously revised second edition offers a succinct, accessible, and authoritative guide for individuals interested in the study of bioethics.

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