Healthcare Ethics,Law and Professionalism: Essays on the Works of Alastair V Campbell (Biomedical Law and Ethics Library)

Book Details

• Author: Teck Chuan, Voo

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1st

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 294

• Release Date: 08-11-2018

• ISBN: 9781138060791

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Healthcare Ethics, Law and Professionalism: Essays on the Works of Alastair V. Campbell is a collection of 15 original essays that honor the philosophical contributions of Professor Alastair V. Campbell to bioethics and healthcare ethics. Campbell, known for his role as the founding editor of the Journal of Medical Ethics and the director of bioethics centers in Otago, New Zealand, Bristol, UK, and Singapore, made substantial contributions to the interdisciplinary approach to healthcare ethics, law, and professionalism.

This volume reflects Campbell’s work across multiple fields, with contributors from a range of disciplines including law, healthcare, and philosophy. The essays engage with Campbell's emphasis on practice-oriented healthcare ethics that remains critically reflective. They examine his profound influence on the intersection of ethics with law, policy, and medical professionalism, as well as his impact on the way healthcare is practiced and understood globally.

The book addresses critical ethical questions such as the doctor-patient relationship, justice in healthcare, and the treatment of the human body and the deceased. It also explores Campbell’s influence on the methodology and teaching of healthcare ethics, the relationship between law and policy, and the cultural translation of ethical principles.

Key Features

• 15 Original Essays: Leading scholars in healthcare ethics and law contribute essays that reflect Campbell's wide-ranging impact on the field.

• Focus on Healthcare Ethics and Law: Topics such as medical professionalism, justice in health, and the relationship between law and ethics are explored.

• Interdisciplinary Approach: The book draws from various disciplines, including philosophy, theology, law, and healthcare.

• In Honor of Alastair V. Campbell: A tribute to his influential role in shaping healthcare ethics, the book reflects his emphasis on practice-oriented and critical reflective approaches.

• Enduring Topics: Discusses essential topics such as bioethics methodology, the doctor-patient relationship, and issues in biomedical research.

Ideal For

• Scholars and Students of healthcare ethics, law, and medical professionalism, as well as those interested in the intersection of philosophy and healthcare.

• Healthcare Professionals interested in understanding the ethical, legal, and policy issues surrounding modern medical practice.

• Bioethicists and legal experts interested in the philosophical underpinnings of healthcare ethics and its application to policy and practice.