{"product_id":"the-basics-of-bioethics-9781138580084","title":"The Basics of Bioethics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Basics of Bioethics  Fourth Edition offers an easy-to-follow introduction to this dynamic field  intended for healthcare professionals  teachers  students  and anyone interested in bioethics. Accessible and enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds  the book contains numerous casesincluding ones that recently have dominated international headlinesto help anchor the broader discussion. The text is suitable for use in short courses in schools of medicine  nursing  and other health professions; continuing professional education; various undergraduate departments; and adult education. Chapters are organized around common moral themes in order to help readers understand the values and other connections that tie together different positions in bioethics. This fourth edition adds a new chapter on alternative frameworks in bioethics  including narrative ethics and casuistry  feminist approaches  care ethics  and virtue ethics. Due to significant advances in genetics and reproductive possibilities  this new edition devotes a full chapter to each. The combined teaching  research  and clinical experience of the two authors helps make this edition current with the evolving field of bioethics  while still embedding the major issues in a systematic framework that allows readers easily to navigate the larger field. Key Changes to the Fourth Edition:  An added chapter on new and emerging approaches in bioethics  including those based on virtue ethics  casuistry and narrative ethics  feminist ethics  and care ethics  Updates throughout the book based on developments in ethical theory and new medical research  Revisions and updates to the Learning Objectives  Key Terms  Bibliographies  and URLs  The addition of multiple recent case studies  including: Jahi McMath an undocumented patient who needs a rule bent a pediatrician who turns away unvaccinated patients a minor eligible for pediatric bariatric surgery a daughter suing a hospital for non-disclosure of her fathers Huntingtons diagnosis CRISPR-edited newborn babies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651647397941,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138580082","price":29.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138580084.jpg?v=1781836951","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-basics-of-bioethics-9781138580084","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}