Bioethics in a Liberal Society
The Political Framework of Bioethics Decision Making
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
Published:25th Sep '09
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May's book focuses on an extremely important, but much neglected and misunderstood area of bioethics, that is, the implications of a liberal constitutional political framework for bioethical decision-making. -- Mark P. Aulisio, Case Western Reserve University, Center for Biomedical Ethics
Bioethics in a Liberal Society is essential reading for all those interested in understanding how bioethics is practiced within our society.May discusses the fundamental features of a liberal society- chiefly, the individual's rights to make decisions for him- or herself-then applies them in the most important relational issues in health care: patients' autonomy and professionals' rights of conscience. Issues concerning patients' rights are at the center of bioethics, but the political basis for these rights has rarely been examined
May's book is a helpful overview and introduction to the political framework of bioethics decision making within a liberal society. It touches explicitly on the issues of perceived and actual lack of competence, substituted decision making, advanced directives and the important roles of ethics committees and consultants. There is no doubt that this book marks an important contribution to the literature. -- Christopher Newell, Ph.D. Metapsychology
ISBN: 9780801892820
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
Weight: 254g
152 pages