A practical and thought provoking introduction to the most important ethical issues in medicine today. Over 700 entries, from short essays to brief definitions
Medical ethics is the disciplined study of medical morality, with two goals: critically appraising current medical morality and identifying how it should be imp
Encompassing a wide range of topics--from the timely (health care and business ethics) to the traditional (atonement, suffering and the kingdom of God)—this w
This Dictionary presents a broad range of topics relevant in present-day global bioethics. With more than 500 entries, this dictionary covers organizations work
Ethical issues in modern medicine are of great concern and interest to all physicians and health-care providers throughout the world, as well as to the public a