The Way of Medicine: Ethics and the Healing Profession (Notre Dame Studies in Medical Ethics and Bioethics)
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What is medicine and what is it for? What does it mean to be a good doctor? Answers to these questions are essential both to the practice of medicine and to understanding the moral norms that shape that practice. The Way of Medicine articulates and defends an account of medicine and medical ethics meant to challenge the reigning provider of services model, in which clinicians eschew any claim to know what is good for a patient and instead offer an array of “health care services” for the sake of the patient’s subjective well-being. Against this trend, Farr Curlin and Christopher Tollefsen call for practitioners to recover what they call the Way of Medicine, which offers physicians both a path out of the provider of services model and also the moral resources necessary to resist the various political, institutional, and cultural forces that constantly push practitioners and patients into thinking of their relationship in terms of economic exchange.
Curlin and Tollefsen offer an accessible account of the ancient ethical tradition from which contemporary medicine and bioethics has departed. Their investigation, drawing on the scholarship of Leon Kass, Alasdair MacIntyre, and John Finnis, leads them to explore the nature of medicine as a practice, health as the end of medicine, the doctor-patient relationship, the rule of double effect in medical practice, and a number of clinical ethical issues from the beginning of life to its end. In the final chapter, the authors take up debates about conscience in medicine, arguing that rather than pretending to not know what is good for patients, physicians should contend conscientiously for the patient’s health and, in so doing, contend conscientiously for good medicine. The Way of Medicine is an intellectually serious yet accessible exploration of medical practice written for medical students, health care professionals, and students and scholars of bioethics and medical ethics.
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Are you tired of the spiritually deflated and morally adrift state of today's medicine? Look no further, because "The Way of Medicine: Ethics and the Healing Profession" is here to offer a solution. This groundbreaking book not only explains why medicine has lost its way, but also provides an ethical framework to guide and renew practitioners in their mission to heal. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to make a difference in the medical field.
What truly defines medicine? What does it mean to be a good doctor? These fundamental questions must be answered in order to shape the practice of medicine and understand the moral norms that should guide it. "The Way of Medicine" challenges the prevailing mindset of healthcare as merely a service provider model, emphasizing the importance of doctors genuinely knowing what is best for their patients. Say goodbye to impersonal "healthcare services" and embrace a holistic approach to healing.
Authors Farr Curlin and Christopher Tollefsen delve into the deep roots of medical ethics, drawing from ancient traditions that have been neglected in contemporary medicine. This thought-provoking exploration, influenced by the insights of scholars such as Leon Kass, Alasdair MacIntyre, and John Finnis, will revolutionize the way you view medicine. From the doctor-patient relationship to the rule of double effect, every aspect of medical practice is critically examined.
"The Way of Medicine" goes beyond theoretical discussions and addresses pressing clinical ethical issues throughout the entire spectrum of life. Whether it's considerations at the beginning or end of life, this book provides practical guidance for navigating complex decisions. Prepare to deepen your understanding of medicine as a practice and rediscover its true purpose of promoting health and well-being.
Don't miss out on this intellectually stimulating and accessible exploration of medical ethics. Aimed at medical students, healthcare professionals, and scholars of bioethics, "The Way of Medicine" offers practical wisdom that will shape the future of healthcare. Take a stand against the forces that threaten to commodify medicine and join the movement to advocate conscientiously for the well-being of patients. Get your copy today and be part of the change.
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