Medical Ethics : The Surgeon's Perspective / edited by Claudio S. Cinà.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cinà, Claudio S.

Series:

Medicine Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical ethics.

Surgery.

Health services administration.

Bioethics.

Public health.

Medical laws and legislation.

Medical Ethics.

Health Care Management.

Public Health.

Medical Law.

Local Subjects:

Medical Ethics.

Surgery.

Health Care Management.

Bioethics.

Public Health.

Medical Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (408 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the ethical complexities unique to surgical practice. Grounded in the foundational principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, it adapts each to the high-stakes, often urgent nature of surgical decision-making. The historical evolution of medical ethics—from ancient philosophy to modern bioethics—sets the stage for a nuanced discussion of autonomy, particularly the role of informed consent in respecting patient self-determination. The text addresses challenges in emergency contexts and ethically sensitive areas like euthanasia, abortion, and assisted reproduction. Beneficence and non-maleficence are examined in depth, especially where they conflict—such as in experimental or high-risk surgeries, end-of-life care, and organ transplantation. These scenarios demand careful balancing of patient welfare, risk, and emotional well-being. Justice is presented as a call to action: surgeons must advocate for equitable healthcare access, especially in resource-limited settings and amid technological advances that risk widening disparities. Confidentiality and informed consent are emphasized as pillars of trust, even in team-based or emergency environments. The book also scrutinizes the ethics of surgical research, highlighting the need for transparency and caution in industry partnerships and experimental procedures that may compromise patient autonomy. By integrating deontological and bioethical frameworks, the author provides surgeons with a flexible yet principled guide to navigating evolving ethical landscapes. The work encourages integrity, compassion, and patient-centered care, positioning surgeons as moral agents committed to justice and human dignity in a complex medical world.

Contents:

1. Medical Ethics and Its Evolution in Surgical Practice

2. Autonomy and Ethical Principles in Surgical Practice

3. Confidentiality, Informed Consent, and Patient Autonomy in Surgery

4. Autonomy and Beneficence in Assisted Reproductive technology (ART)

5. Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence in Organ transplantation

6. Autonomy and Beneficence in Genetic Manipulation

7. Autonomy and Ethical Dilemmas in Extreme End-of-Life Care

8. Justice in Surgical Ethics: Navigating Equity, Accessibility, and Social Responsibility in Surgical Practice

9. The Evolution of Surgical Training

10. Ethical and Legal Accountability in Surgical and Forensic Medicine: A Medico-Legal and Jurist Perspective

11. Ethical Challenges in the Rise of Artificial Intelligence

12. Ethical Challenges in Crisis and Epidemic Response

13. Personalized Medicine, Data Use, and Ethical Considerations in Surgical Decision-Making

14. Ethics in Disability, and Vulnerable Patients

15. The Ethics of Medical Research and Experimentation in Surgery

16. The Surgical Ethics of Numbers

17. Navigating Ethical Codes and Conflicts of Interest in Surgery

18. Conclusions

19. Opening the Door to Reflection.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-032-04866-4

9783032048660

OCLC:

1572189762