Making Sense of Medical Ethics: A Hands-on Guide

by Alan G. Johnson, Paul R.V. Johnson

The practice of clinical medicine is inextricably linked with the need for moral values and ethical principles. The study of medical ethics is, therefore, rightly assuming an increasingly significant place in undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses and in allied health curricula. Making Sense of Medical Ethics offers a no-nonsense introduction to the principles of medical ethics, as applied to the everyday care of patients, the development of novel therapies and the undertaking of pioneering basic medical research. Written from a practical rather than a philosophical perspective, the authors call upon their extensive experience of clinical practice, research and teaching to illustrate how ethical principles can be applied in different "real-life" situations. Making Sense of Medical Ethics encourages readers to understand the principles of medical ethics as they apply to clinical practice; explore and evaluate common misconceptions; consider the ethics underlyin

236 pages, Paperback

First published November 24, 2006

Reviews

[Michelle L · Rating 3 out of 5]

I disagree with the other reviewer of this book. Yes, there are religious elements mentioned, but they seem to add more dimension and considerations to the topics explored. This is small notebook sized book, so no one should expect a detailed exploration of any topic.

It touches lightly on the meaty issues in medical ethics without much fuss or fanfare. It's preliminary and it's a guide. So that means if anyone wants to explore any particular topic in further detail, this book would only be useful at providing a basic grasp of the general issues.
This book is targeted towards British medical or health students, so don't expect deep philosophical exploration of any kind, you will be disappointed if that was the case.

This guide is inoffensive and a good start for anyone interested in medical ethics but with little to no knowledge of it.

[Maddie · Rating 2 out of 5]

A juvenile take on ethics with a poor disguised religious bent and contempt for those without one.