Autonomy and Human Rights in Health Care: An International Perspective

ISBN-13: 9781402058400 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 404 str.

David N. Weisstub; Guillermo Diaz-Pintos

Opis

Autonomy and Human Rights in Healthcare: An International Perspective is a group of essays published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics during the twentieth century. A pioneer in the field of multidisciplinary research, having integrated major theological and philosophical traditions in the west with modern science, Thomasma was a role model to the authors who have devoted essays to his major avenues of inquiry. The authors represent many different countries and disciplines throughout the globe. The volume deals with the pressing issue of how to ground a universal bioethics in the context of the conflicted world of combative cultures and perspectives.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"The concept of autonomy, as intended in the traditional Anglo-American bioethical discourse, is extensively discussed in the book ... . The contributions presented in the book are of interest for students and scholars trained in law, bioethics, and health care. The anthology can also represent a good basis for people who wish to start studying human rights in a clinical or research context. Thanks to the ability of the authors ... they are written clearly enough to be understandable to non-specialists as well." (Corinna Porteri, Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, Vol. 31, March, 2010)

"This is a rich, powerful collection of essays dealing with important issues facing modern health care. ... begins with a series of excellent essays on human rights which explores the relationship of human rights, social policy and health care. ... The essays themselves are inspired by his work. ... This volume is a fitting testimony to his concerns and commitment, as the questions of human dignity have and will continue to play a central role in our debates about new, revolutionary health care technologies." (Kevin Wm. Wildes, Human Rights Reviews, Vol. 12, 2011)

Spis treści

Contributors. Acknowledgements. Preface: E. Pellegrino. Contributors. Introduction PART I: HEALTH CARE, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND SOCIAL POLICY.. Health Care, Human Rights, and Social Policy. 1. Evolving Bioethics and International Human Rights: D. Thomasma.2. Dignity, Rights, Health Care, and Human Flourishing: D. Sulmasy. 3. Human Rights: The Ethics of Globalization: G. Díaz Pintos. 4. Human Rights and the Right to Health Care: A. Goldworth. 5. Religion, International Human Rights and Women's Health: Synthesizing Principles and Politics: D. Guinn. PART II: THE CENTRALITY AND LIMITS OF AUTONOMY. 6. The Limitations and Accomplishments of Autonomy as a Basic Principle in Bioethics and Biolaw: J. Rendtorff. 7. Person and Human Being in Bioethics and Biolaw: L. Palazzani. 8. Welfare Rights and Health Care: J. Ramon de Paramo Argüeles. 9. Autonomy and the rights of minors: W. Vaught. 10. Domestic Violence: G. Palermo. 11. Balancing Autonomy and Traditional Values in Treating Terminally Ill Patients: Towards Locating the Right Questions for Japan: D. Weisstub. PART III: PLURALISM, RACE AND HEALTH. 12. Culture, Community or Rights: T. Carney. 13. Bioethics Between Nature and Culture: A. González. 14. Medical Practice as the Primary Context for Medical Ethics: H. Jochemsen. 15. Euthanasia and Muticulturalism: A.Ollero. PART IV: Future Legal Ordering and Social Planning. 16. International Law and Genetic Couselling: C. Romeo-Casabona. 17. International Perspective on Organ Donation: E. Gordon. 18. Justice in the distribution of transplant organs : R. Rhodes. 19. Human Cloning and Human Dignity: A. Aparisi Miralles & J. Lopez Guzman. 20. Accessing Health Care Resources: Economic, Medical, Ethical and Socio-Legal Challenges: G. Smith, II. 21. Mental Health Rights: The Relation between Constitution and Bioethics: J. Arboleda-Flórez & D. Weisstub. PART V: INDIVIDUAL INTEGRITY, RESEARCH ETHICS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. 22. The ‘Vulnerability’ Quagmire in International Research: J. Kissell. 23. Human Rights, Health Care and Biomedical Innovation: Confronting the Research Imperative: G. Tomossy. 24. The Rights to Die and the Duty to Save: a Reflection on Ethical Presuppositions in Suicide Research: B. Mishara & D. Weisstub. 25. The Right to

O autorze

Published in memory of David Thomasma, one of the leading humanists in the field of bioethics, this collection of essays deals with the pressing issue of how to create universal bioethics in today s world of conflicting cultures and perspectives. In particular, the essays explore topics in bioethics that have a major impact on human rights, including the right to health care. Thomasma was a pioneer, having integrated major theological and philosophical traditions from the west with modern science. The authors, representing many different cultures and disciplines, have written essays that reflect Thomasma s major avenues of inquiry. The book, covering an important issue of our times, has broad appeal among physicians, philosophers, theologians, lawyers, human rights workers, and health professionals.