Kvalita a efektivita komunikace se všemi aspekty, které k tomu mohou přispět, je neoddělitelnou a velmi potřebnou součástí našeho života. Má přirozeně... Zobraziť viac
V pořadí již desátá monografie České lékařské komory na téma etiky, komunikace a psychologie v medicíně se věnuje významu naděje v jednotlivých lékařských oborech a rozebírá aspekty naděje v širším smyslu a v eticko-psychologických... Zobraziť viac
Učebná pomôcka, univerzitné skriptá majú za cieľ poskytnúť študentom pohľad na základné otázky medicínskeho práva a rozvíjať ich vedomosti a zručnosti v tejto oblasti práva. Ide o druhé, prepracované a doplnené vydanie. Autorka zdôrazňuje, že... Zobraziť viac
The Laws of Medicine follows Pulitzer-Prize-winning author, Dr Mukherjee as he investigates some of the most perplexing and illuminating cases of his career - the cases that ultimately led him to identify the three key principles ... Zobraziť viac
When should human embryos be used to create stem cells? Should cloning be outlawed? Should egg and tissue donors be paid? Should we allow stem cells to be patented? This book provides a discussion and analysis of these and other unsettled legal and... Zobraziť viac
In this pioneering work, Abdulaziz Sachedina - a scholar with life-long academic training in Islamic law - relates classic Muslim religious values to the new ethical challenges that arise from medical research and practice. Zobraziť viac
This book is the first broad history of the growing field of bioethics. Covering the period 1947-1987, it examines the origin and evolution of the debates over human experimentation, genetic engineering, organ transplantation, termination of life-... Zobraziť viac
Biotechnologies already on the horizon will enable us to be smarter, have better memories, be stronger and quicker, live longer, be more resistant to diseases, and enjoy richer emotional lives. Allen Buchanan explores urgent ethical issues raised by... Zobraziť viac
Neuroscience has dramatically increased understanding of how mental states and processes are realized by the brain, thus opening doors for treating the multitude of ways in which minds become dysfunctional. This book explores questions such as when is... Zobraziť viac
This groundbreaking book takes an evidence-based, critical look at the scientific disputes and the information provided to women by governments and cancer charities. It also explains why mammography screening is unlikely to be effective today. All... Zobraziť viac
This book provides a clear, simple account of techniques involved in assisted reproduction and embryo research. It thoughtfully and provocatively explores controversies raised by developments in reproductive technology since the first IVF baby in 1978... Zobraziť viac
Based on a non-consequentialist ethical theory, this book critically examines the prevalent view that if a fetus has the moral standing of a person, it has a right to life and abortion is impermissible. Most discussion of abortion has assumed that this... Zobraziť viac
This book is designed to consolidate the relevant literature as well as the thoughts of professionals currently working in the field into a practical and accessible reference for the emergency medical technician, student, nurse, resident, and attending... Zobraziť viac
"A quintessential work of technological futurism." - James Surowiecki, strategy + business, "Best Business Books 2017 - Innovation"From one of our leading technology thinkers and writers, a guide through the twelve technological imperatives that will... Zobraziť viac
When Did I Begin? investigates the theoretical, moral and biological issues surrounding the debate over the beginning of human life. Zobraziť viac
This interdisciplinary collection of essays demonstrates how the ethical and political problems we are confronted with today have come to focus largely on life. The contributors to this volume define and assess the specific meaning of life itself. It... Zobraziť viac
"An excellent volume, which will be useful to both professional philosophers and students."-Ethics Zobraziť viac
How far is too far? 60 cases illustrating modern bioethical dilemmas... Zobraziť viac
Public health ethics is a discipline concerned with the health of the public or a population as a whole, rather than focusing on the individual. This book introduces a number of this new field's central concepts and explores the key and controversial... Zobraziť viac
Through twenty-five lively essays examining the field's history and trends, shortcomings and strengths, and the political and policy interplay within the bioethical realm, this comprehensive book begins a much-needed critical and constructive... Zobraziť viac
