生物伦理学
1999-8
Oversea Publishing House
Megan-Jane Johnstone 著
546
This classic work has been instrumental in establishing nursing ethics as a legitimate and discrete field of inquiry and practice, and covers the history and nature of bioethics and its relationship to nursing. Providing the framework for this third edition of Bioethics is a new and comprehensive definition of nursing ethics. To reflect the changes in the field of bioethics, the text incorporates new material and the extensive revision of the discussions advanced in the previous editions. This book will stimulate Critical thinking and bring to life ethical issues and challenges that nurses will face in their careers.
Megan-Jane Johnstone is currently Professor of Nursing at RMIT University, Melbourne Australia, and is recognised internationally for her contribution to the field of ethics, particularly in nursing. Among her many responsibilities and achievements, she is currently fulfilling a four-year term as consultant to the International Council of Nurses, Geneva, advising on matters relating to ethics and human rights.
Preface Acknowledgments xvChapter 1: The changing moral world and its implications for the nursing profession Introduction The demise of traditional moral certainty The rise and manifestation of moral fanaticism The lessons of moral fanaticism In search of solutions Toward a pluralistic vision of human life Moral controversies and the responsibilities of the nursing profession Conclusion Chapter 2: 'Be good women but do not bother with a Code of Ethics' Introduction The marginalisation of nursing ethics Influences of the medical profession The media Interdisciplinary ethics seminars and conferences The courts A National Commission of Inquiry The Nazi era The Encyclopedia of bioethics Conclusion Chapter 3: Ethics, bioethics and nursing ethics: some working definitions Introduction Understanding moral language The need for a common moral language What is ethics? What is bioethics? What is nursing ethics? What ethics is not Legal law Codes of ethics Hospital or professional etiquette Hospital or institutional policy Public opinion or the view of the majority Following the orders of a superior The task of ethics, bioethics and nursing ethics Conclusion Chapter 4 : Theoretical perspectives informing ethical conduct Introduction Moral theory and its relationship to ethical practice Traditional and non-traditional theoretical perspectives Modernist ethics Postmodernist ethics Moral theory and justification Moral rules, principles and theories Lived experience and individuated personal judgments Theory and experience The justification of justification An overview of key traditional ethical theories Deontological theories of ethics Theological ethics Rationalism Emotivism Intuitionism Social contract theory Applying deontological theory Teleological theories of ethics Moral duties Moral obligations Classical utilitarianism Recent utilitarian theory Applying utilitarian theory Moral principles and moral rules Ethical principlism Autonomy Non-maleficence Beneficence Justice Justice as fairness Justice as an equal distribution of benefits and burdens Moral rules Moral rights theory Rights Based on natural law and divine command Based on common humanity Based on rationality Based on interests Different types of rights Inalienable rights Absolute rights Prima-facie rights Making rights claims Correlative moral duties Problems with rights claims Revitalisation of other traditional perspectives on ethics Virtue ethics The notion of virtue The virtuous person Virtue ethics: alternative to or component part of traditional theories? Casuistry ethics Conclusion Chapter 5 A feminist perspective on ethics and bioethicsChapter 6 A transcultural perspective on ethics and bioethicsChapter 7 Moral problems and moral decision-making in nursingChapter 8 Patients' rights to and in health careChapter 9 human rights and the mentally illChapter 1 Ethical issues associated with the reproting of child abuseChapter 11 Abortion and the nursing professionChapter 12 Euthanasia and assisted suicideChapter 13 Suicide and parasuicideChapter 14 Quality of life, 'Not For Treatment' and 'Not for Resusciation'Chapter 15 Taking a stand: conscientious objection, strike action and institutional ethics committeeessChapter 16 Promoting ethical nursing practiceAppendixesReferencesIndex
