Medical ethics is a specialised branch of applied ethics. It deals with ethical problems arising from interactions between healthcare professionals and patients and how medical technology is used in the existing healthcare system. Many controversies in modern medicine arise from the rapid development of technological devices. Medical ethics is concerned with the ethical values inherent in professionals working in the medical field. The medical profession has its own code of conduct that applies to all doctors. Every doctor is expected to subordinate his or her personal interests to the pursuit of professional goals. This book provides an understanding of the ethical principles and issues that doctors face in their daily practice. It is extremely useful for medical students as required course material and for doctors to create a sense of professional responsibility. The text is an invaluable guide for philosophy students interested in applied ethics. Medical problems are presented simply and clearly with relevant examples, arguments and references.
