Bioethics: An Ethical Journey through Life's Issues and Experiences as a Healthcare Provider
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 92
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Bioethics: An Ethical Journey through Life's Issues and Experiences as a Healthcare Provider explores the interplay of medicine with socioeconomic considerations and philosophical principles. Bioethics invites meaningful discussions as well as the impaneling of a foundation based on the constant advances within the medical and scientific communities as balanced with such things as culture, religion, wealth and access to care.
Written by an attorney and professor, this book explores life’s stages while encouraging legal and practical consideration as they pertain to respect for autonomy, do no harm, welfare and justice.
Preface
About the Author
Section 1: Birth
Introduction
Egg Donation
44 Siblings and Counting
Sperm Donation
The Overlooked Emotions of Sperm Donation
Surrogacy
Surrogacy: Joyful, Frightening, Always Risky
Artificial Womb
Weighing the Ethics of Artificial Wombs
Sterilization
Birth Control
Section 1: Alternative Article Links
Section 2: Life
Introduction
Quality of Life
It’s Not Just About ‘Quality of Life’
Pain Management
Overtreatment
Overtreatment Is Common, Doctors Say
Why Do Doctors Overtreat? For Many, Its What They’re Trained to Do
Blood Donation
Blood Donation Lines for Las Vegas Shooting Victims Stretch for Blocks
What Is the Blood of a Poor Person Worth?
Population Control
Faith Healing
Can Faith Healing Work by Phone? Charismatic Christians Try Prayer to Combat the Coronavirus
Body Modification
Animal Rights
Section 2: Alternative Article Links
Section 3: Death
Introduction
Organ Donation
Organ Transplant
The U.S. Organ Transplant System Is Broken. But the Latest Fix Will Make It Worse.
Cloning
Are Scientists Playing God? It Depends on Your Religion
Is It Time to Worry About Human Cloning Again?
Life Expansion
Life Support
When ‘Life Support’ Is Really ‘Death Support’
Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia
New Jersey Legalizes Aid in Dying For Terminally Ill
Section 3: Alternative Article Links