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Medical ethics is an area that has particular interest for the general public as well as for the medical practitioner, and issues concerning medical ethics seem to be constantly in the headlines. This short and accessible introduction provides an invaluable tool with which to think about the ethical values that lie at the heart of medicine.Tony Hope deals with thorny moral issues, including euthanasia and the morality of killing. He also explores political questions, such as how we can make sure health care resources are distributed fairly. Each chapter in the book considers a different issue, for example, genetics, modern reproductive technologies, resource allocation, mental health, and medical research. Each section also discusses controversial questions such as: Who should have access to reproductive technology? Is it right to fund expensive drug treatment for individuals? Should treatment for mental illness be imposed on patients without their consent? Considering a wide range of questions of medical ethics, this Very Short Introduction will help to explain some of the confusing issues facing the field of medicine today.About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
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- Q: What topics does 'Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction' cover? A: The book covers a range of topics including euthanasia, resource allocation, genetics, reproductive technologies, mental health, and medical research, addressing moral and political questions related to medical ethics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction' is Tony Hope.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 168 pages.
- Q: When was 'Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction' published? A: The book was published on December 2, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in medical ethics? A: Yes, the book is designed as an accessible introduction for newcomers to the subject of medical ethics.
- Q: Does the book discuss controversial ethical issues? A: Yes, it discusses controversial questions such as access to reproductive technology and the morality of imposing treatment for mental illnesses.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction'.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Why should I read 'Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction'? A: This book provides valuable insights into ethical values in medicine and helps clarify complex issues, making it a useful resource for both the general public and medical practitioners.