ISBN:
9781402058417
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Science and Law
Series Statement:
International Library Of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine 36
Series Statement:
International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Autonomy and Human Rights in Health Care
DDC:
340
Keywords:
Ethics
;
medicine Public health laws
;
Philosophy (General)
;
Public health laws
;
Internationality
;
Personal Autonomy
;
Bioethics
;
Human Rights
;
Cultural Diversity
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Gesundheitsrecht
;
Menschenrecht
;
Internationales Recht
Abstract:
This book offers a group of essays published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics during the twentieth century. The authors represent many different countries and disciplines throughout the globe. The volume deals with the pressing issue of how to ground a universal bioethics in the context of the conflicted world of combative cultures and perspectives.
Abstract:
Autonomy and Human Rights in Healthcare: An International Perspective is a group of essays published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics during the twentieth century. A pioneer in the field of multidisciplinary research, having integrated major theological and philosophical traditions in the west with modern science, Thomasma was a role model to the authors who have devoted essays to his major avenues of inquiry. The authors represent many different countries and disciplines throughout the globe. The volume deals with the pressing issue of how to
Description / Table of Contents:
Front Matter; Evolving Bioethics and International Human Rights; Dignity, Rights, Health Care, and Human Flourishing; Human Rights: The Ethics Of Globalization; Human Rights And The Right To Health Care; Religion, International Human Rights And Women's Health: Synthesizing Principles And Politics; The Limitations And Accomplishments Of Autonomy As A Basic Principle In Bioethics And Biolaw; Person And Human Being In Bioethics And Biolaw; Welfare Rights And Health Care; Autonomy And The Rights Of Minors; Domestic Violence
Description / Table of Contents:
Balancing Autonomy And Traditional Values In Treating Terminally Ill Patients: Towards Locating The Right Questions For JapanCulture, Community Or Rights; Bioethics Between Nature And Culture; Medical Practice As The Primary Context For Medical Ethics; Euthanasia And Multiculturalism; International Law And Genetic Counselling; International Perspective On Organ Donation; Justice In The Distribution Of Transplant Organs; Human Cloning And Human Dignity; Accessing Health Care Resources: Economic, Medical, Ethical And Socio-Legal Challenges
Description / Table of Contents:
Mental Health Rights: The Relation Between Constitution And BioethicsThe "Vulnerability" Quagmire In International Research; Human Rights, Health Care And Biomedical Innovation: Confronting The Research Imperative; The Rights To Die And The Duty To Save: A Reflection On Ethical Presuppositions In Suicide Research; The Right To Bodily Security Vis-À-Vis The Needs Of Others; Back Matter;
Note:
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DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4020-5841-7
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