The case studies are presented in three thematically linked groups. This new edition of the cambridge medical ethics workbook builds on the success of the. Equipping social scientists for ethical challenges is the aim of a new book, ethical challenges in the brain and behavioral sciences. Case studies, commentaries and activities successfully overcomes these shortcomings by aligning its chapters along medical problems. Commentaries on individual cases are also included to. Michael parker and donna dickenson, the cambridge medical ethics workbook. While organ donation is necessary to alleviate suffering and. Subject description form subject code apss6403 subject title health care ethics credit value 3 compulsory. Each resource can be used as a learning activity and completed for free cmemoc credits as indicated or used as a teaching tool. In this set of case studies, we provide realworld examples of how cambridge english approaches the task of transforming language education outcomes in partnership with ministries of education, educational institutions and employers. Since the analysis of cases plays a critical role in this study, the authors have assembled a broad collection of histories encountered in their work as medical ethics educators and consultants. The cambridge medical ethics workbook ethox centre. Communitarianism and the ethics of communicable disease.
On the one hand, evaluation is seen by some authors as distorting the conceptual and normative content of the case s under scrutiny and, on the other, the evaluative act is the most important use of judgment and an. An interactive cdrom packaged with the book provides extra cases. Case studies, commentaries and activities by l frith topics. Taking a knee brett kavanaugh and the ethics of the supreme court confirmation process the ethics of dissent pointcounterpoint.
Democratic legitimacy the california wildfires the ethics of immigration the power of symbols the mueller report. Case studies, commentaries and activities find, read and cite. Using case studies for analysis and illustration, this volume provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the central topics and debates in health care ethics. New edition of a widely praised case based introduction to bioethics, fully updated with interactive cdrom, for reference and group teaching. The cambridge medical ethics workbook journal of medical. Case studies, commentaries and activities by parker, michael, dickenson, donna isbn. The cambridge world history of medical ethics is the first comprehensive scholarly account of the global history of medical ethics. Case studies, commentaries and activities find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Withdrawing treatment we begin this chapter on decisions at the end of life with a case from greece. The full text of this article is available as a pdf 49k.
Module for teaching medical ethics to undergraduates 1 1 introduction note this document is intended as a generic module in medical ethics to identify the key components for an undergraduate curriculum. The case studies are presented in many health care undergraduate students would benefit from having a compact, comprehensive, and well organised focal text for their thinking about ethics that keeps the genuine complexities of the issues clearly in view. The cambridge medical ethics workbook case studies, commentaries and activities michael parker university of oxford, uk and donna dickenson imperial college of science, technology and medicine, london, uk a practical, versatile casebased introduction to bioethics designed to examine. The cambridge medical ethics workbook case studies. It is recommended that countryspecific changes be made where appropriate. The cambridge medical ethics workbook, case studies, commentaries and activities. The cambridge medical ethics workbook ethox centre cookies on this website. Many health care undergraduate students would benefit from having a compact, comprehensive, and well organised focal text for their thinking about ethics that keeps the genuine complexities of the issues clearly in view.
Ppt medical ethics powerpoint presentation free to view. The workbook is intended to be both a coherent approach to medical ethics and also a toolkit of resources for teachers and lecturers. Bioethics cases markkula center for applied ethics. Web resources the last few years have seen a proliferation of web sites focusing on medical ethics. Lockwood m, quality of life and resource allocation, in bell jm. Cambridge medical ethics workbook 2nd edition medical law. Clever combination of academic material with practical case studies has. Each year has its own focus, which complies with the general medical council gmc guidance in promoting excellence. The workbook is structured around a variety of guided activities designed to introduce and examine the major ethical questions. Parker and dickenson have integrated three basic kinds of material in the production of this workbook. Michael parker and donna dickenson, the cambridge medical. Case studies, commentaries and activities by tony lopez topics. Mulvey, ben, the cambridge medical ethics workbook.
Offering original interpretations of the field by leading bioethicists and historians of medicine, it will serve as the essential point of departure for future scholarship in the field. It will appeal to students and teachers of applied ethics, bioethics, professional ethics, medicine, health law and medical sociology, as well as to health care professionals. This paper focuses on the topic of evaluation of clinical ethics consultation. Commonly encountered clinical scenarios are used to illustrate how to approach thorny ethical issues. An ethical analysis political speech in the age of social media the ethical implications of mass. Hope t, savulescu j, hendrick j 2003 medical ethics and the law, the core curriculum. Section 6 a case study of highrisk pregnancy 51 3 genetics. This is very much a workbook rather than a conventional textbook in that it presents readers with cases and, through structured activities, aims to facilitate the understanding of key topics in medical ethics. The guide uses brief descriptions and examples to lead the readereducator through the steps of. In this book, 30 case studies collected from all over the world, illustrate the range of global and local, ethical, social and cultural problems associated with this new treatment together with a list of relevant movies, the collection provides a unique source for ethics education in medicine, health care, philosophy and religious studies. Case studies, commentaries, and activities 2nd edition, cambridge. Cambridge university press, 2001 dorrepaal, karin l.
The activities are clustered around actual cases provided by an international team of health care professionals, commentaries from clinicians, ethicists, and lawyers, and short papers. Euthanasia, ethics and public policy cambridge core. This is a practical, versatile, casebased introduction to bioethics for anyone who is interested in the ethical issues raised by modern medicine. Pdf on jan 1, 2003, l frith and others published the cambridge medical ethics workbook. Cases on culturally competent care markkula center for. The book is organised around themes, such as reproduction, genetic testing, medical research, and mental health. Case studies, commentaries and activities cambridge. Commentary on the case of mr a 2 tony hope care for dependent elderly persons and respect. The cambridge medical ethics workbook sets out to be both a textbook and a work of reference. The cambridge medical ethics workbook edition 2 by donna.
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A variety of guided exercises are supplemented by short papers and commentaries on legal and ethical issues, challenging readers to develop their own analyses and. Each chapter begins with one or more clinical cases. Case studies helping the care team help patient patti patti, a 52year old woman with history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatitis c and substance abuse, presented to the emergency department after cardiac arrest at home with subsequent return of. We decided to use this case as the starting point both because it raises important ethical questions in itself and also because it brings to the fore questions about. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The cambridge medical ethics workbook journal of medical ethics. Dr hanan khalifa, head of international education strategy. The goals of medicine in palliative care revisited section 7. Articles from journal of medical ethics are provided here courtesy of bmj group. Module for teaching medical world health organization. Case studies, commentaries and activities by michael parker and donna dickenson 2001. The group to which other health professions refers is so diverse that no generalizations embrace all of the professions equally.
Medical ethics and law are now part of the core curriculum for medicine. Book urges scientists to wrestle with ethical dilemmas. This new edition of the cambridge medical ethics workbook builds on the success of the first edition by working from the bottom up, with a widely praised case based approach. Case studies and problembased triggers will be used for engaging students in clarifying their. Case studies and commentaries cambridge university press. The activities are clustered around actual cases provided by an international team of health care professionals, commentaries from clinicians, ethicists and lawyers, and short papers. The cambridge medical ethics workbook donna dickenson. Case studies, commentaries and activities find, read and cite all.