Patient Autonomy and the Ethics of Responsibility (Basic Bioethics)

Print length: 344 pages
Language: English
Publisher: MIT Press
Publication date: 11 November 2005

Name: Patient Autonomy and the Ethics of Responsibility (Basic Bioethics)
SKU: 9780262201605
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SKU: 9780262201605

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Explore the complex doctor-patient relationship in ‘Patient Autonomy and the Ethics of Responsibility.’ Alfred Tauber re-examines contemporary bioethics, challenging the overreliance on rights-based patient autonomy. This foundational text in Basic Bioethics argues for a more integrated approach, emphasizing physician responsibility and a science of value-based decision-making. Tauber proposes a renewed ethics of care where beneficence and responsibility actively strengthen patient autonomy and dignity. Discover historical and philosophical insights into the interplay of facts and values in medicine, and practical strategies for building trust and enhancing patient care. Ideal for medical professionals, bioethicists, and anyone interested in a more humane and robust approach to healthcare. A vital read for understanding modern medical ethics.

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