Principles of Biomedical Ethics 8th Edition

Principles of Biomedical Ethics provides a highly original,  practical, and insightful guide to morality in the health professions.  Acclaimed authors Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress thoroughly  develop and advocate for four principles that lie at the core of moral  reasoning in health care: respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence,  beneficence, and justice. Drawing from contemporary research--and  integrating detailed case studies and vivid real-life examples and  scenarios--they demonstrate how these prima facie principles can be  expanded to apply to various conflicts and dilemmas, from how to deliver  bad news to whether or not to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining  treatments.

Ideal for courses in biomedical ethics, bioethics,  and health care ethics, the text is enhanced by hundreds of annotated  citations and a substantial introduction that clarifies key terms and  concepts.