Ethics in Medicine

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xviii

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2. Ethics Through the Ages

   • Shabih H. Zaidi

   Pages 1-22

3. Ethical Theories and Metaethics

   • Shabih H. Zaidi

   Pages 23-73

4. Nomenclature and Descriptive Analysis

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   Pages 75-99

5. Social Anthropology

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   Pages 101-131

6. Ethics and Evolution of Medicine

   • Shabih H. Zaidi

   Pages 133-168

7. Reproductive Health

   • Shabih H. Zaidi

   Pages 169-196

8. Organ Transplantation

   • Shabih H. Zaidi

   Pages 197-210

9. Managed Health Care

   • Shabih H. Zaidi

   Pages 211-221

10. Quality of Life, Assisted Prolongation of Life, and End of Life Issues

    • Shabih H. Zaidi

    Pages 223-240

11. Physician’s Oaths and Lessons from Masters

    • Shabih H. Zaidi

    Pages 241-254

12. Back Matter

    Pages 255-262

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This book both presents a succinct history of medical ethics and discusses a wide range of important ethical dilemmas in the provision of modern health care. A synopsis is provided of ethics through the ages and the role of ethics in the evolution of medicine. Principles and sources of medical ethics, as well as different religious and secular perspectives, are explained. Ethical concerns in relation to a variety of specific issues are then examined. These issues include, for example, human experimentation, stem cell research, assisted reproductive technologies, termination of pregnancy, rationing of health care, euthanasia, and quality of life issues. The author’s many years of practicing medicine in different cultures and countries and his passion for theology works, philosophy, literature, poetry, history, and anthropology have informed and enriched the contents of this stimulating book.

• ethical dilemmas
• history of medical ethics
• physicians' oaths
• religio- secular perspectives

From the reviews:

“This is a basic, yet highly organized, history of medical ethics that pays special attention to Islamic ethics and to contemporary ethical concerns and dilemmas. … This book is suitable for healthcare professionals and students interested in a broader view of medical ethics that encompasses Islamic ethics. It will be especially useful for physicians living in the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.” (Lauren L. Baker, Doody’s Book Reviews, October, 2014)

“Published by Springer this 320-page Book will be extremely useful for medical specialists, all healthcare professionals including medical students, nurses, paramedics and readers interested in philosophical, theological, secular and social issues. Physicians in Middle East and Indian sub-continent will find it of special interest though many healthcare professionals in Europe and USA will also find it quite informative and interesting to read.” (Pulse International, pulsepakistan.com, March, 2014)

• Birmingham, United Kingdom

  Shabih H. Zaidi

Policies and ethics