Steven H Miles

The Hippocratic Oath and the Ethics of Medicine

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Produktbeschreibung

This short work examines what the Hippocratic Oath said to Greek physicians 2400 years ago and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics today. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and modern scholars, each chapter explores one passage of the Oath and concludes with a modern case discussion. This book is for anyone who loves medicine and is concerned about the ethics and history of the profession.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 141mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 292g
• ISBN-13: 9780195188202
• ISBN-10: 0195188209
• Artikelnr.: 22252981

Autorenporträt

Steven H. Miles, Professor of Medicine and Bioethics, University of Minnesota, USA

Inhaltsangabe

The Oath
Map of Ancient Greece
1: Grand Rounds
Part 1: Physician, Who Are You?
2: Creators
3: Teachers
4: Learners
Part 2: To What Are Physicians Committed?
5: The Health of the Public
6: Deadly Drugs
7: Abortion
8: Integrity
9: Errors
10: Consent and Truth-Telling
11: Exploiting Patients
12: Discretion in Speech
Part 3: In What Way Are Physicians Accountable?
13: A Trustworthy Profession
Afterword: The Oath for Our Time
Appendix A: Time Line
Appendix B: The Oath as a Curricular Outline for Medical Ethics