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Recent work has highlighted the importance of the concept of solidarity with bioethics and social philosophy in general. But can and should it appear in documents such as the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights as more than a vague concept with...

Perhaps the greatest challenge for bioethics is to rehabilitate the way we view ethical dilemmas in medicine. Restoring such problems to their full social complexity is our best vaccine against ignoring a large part of the human race....

Neuroscience research has become a national priority for the Korean government. Korean scholars are interested in the social implications of neurotechnology; Neuroethics is an integral part of the Korea Brain Initiative and the formation of its growing community of...

The principle of respect for human dignity plays a key role in emerging global norms on bioethics, in particular the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights. This instrument, which is a legal document and not just a...

This report reviews developments in addiction neuroscience and explores how these may affect the way in which drug problems are perceived and treated, and considers ethical issues relevant to drug policy in Europe....

Bioethics and human rights emerged in the aftermath of the Holocaust, when moral outrage re-energised the outdated concepts of 'medical ethics' and 'natural rights', rebranding them as 'bioethics' and 'human rights' to give them a new purpose. Originally, the principles of bioethics ...

The global reproductive justice community has turned its attention to the abuse and disrespect that many women face during facility-based births. In 2014, the World Health Organisation issued a statement on the issue, supported by...

Research in neuroethics intersects with dynamic academic disciplines in the sciences, engineering and humanities. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the International Neuroethics Society, this article identifies current and future...

This book offers a fully documented interpretation and explanation of patients' rights from birth to death. This concise reference covers topics such as informed consent, emergency treatment, refusal of treatment, human experimentation, privacy and confidentiality,...

In bioethics, the first decade of the 21st century was characterised by the emergence of interest in the ethical, legal and social aspects of neuroscientific research. At the same time, there has been a steady expansion of topics and phenomena addressed by neuroscientists and...

How can medical law and ethics address the empowerment and protection of children? What are the key factors when considering the balance between protecting the welfare of the youngest and granting them the right to autonomy? This book explores the role that the approach...

Human error happens all too often in medical practice. One recent sobering report indicates that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Hoping to reverse this disturbing trend, John D. Banja ...

Bioethics began when interdisciplinary scientists joined biomedical institutions to serve on newly formed bioethics committees and hospital ethics committees. These were outsiders, and their presence was initially opposed by...

The emergence of the discipline of 'neuroethics' is an intriguing development from the perspective of the sociology of medicine, science and bioethics. Despite calls for greater social science engagement with neuroethics, little attention has been paid to it so far. In order for sociologists to reflect ...

This thoroughly updated third edition provides a foundation for understanding law, ethics and patient rights in the context of everyday nursing and health care practice. The book uses an easy-to-read style that reflects key principles in an accessible way,...