Principles of Biomedical Ethics

Beauchamp, Tom L. PhD

Book Information
Edition:	6th
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN:	0-19-533570-8 (0195335708)
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-533570-5 (9780195335705)
New Edition:	0-19-992458-9
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	04/08
Weight:	1.33 Lbs.
Pages:	432
Carton Quantity:	20
Subject Class:	M-E (Medical Ethics)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Principles of Biomedical Ethics (Beauchamp)
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Ethics, Medical
NLM Class:	W 50
LC Class:	R724
Abstract:	Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Principles of Biomedical Ethics, Sixth Edition, provides a highly original, practical, and insightful guide to morality in the health professions. Acclaimed authors Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress thoroughly develop and advocate for four principles that lie at the core of moral reasoning in health care: respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. Illuminating both theory and method throughout, Principles of Biomedical Ethics, Sixth Edition, considers what constitutes moral character and addresses the problem of moral status: what rights are due to people and animals, and when.It also examines the professional-patient relationship, surveys major philosophical theories--including utilitarianism, Kantianism, rights theory, and Communitarianism--and describes methods of moral justification in bioethics. Ideal for courses in biomedical ethics, bioethics, and health care ethics, the text is enhanced by hundreds of annotated citations and a substantial introduction that clarifies key terms and concepts.

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