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Truth, Trust and Medicine Jennifer Jackson

Truth, Trust and Medicine By Jennifer Jackson

Truth, Trust and Medicine by Jennifer Jackson


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Summary

Investigates trust and honesty in medicine and the doctor-patient relationship, raising questions of patients' autonomy and self-determination. Of interest to those working in medical ethics and applied philosophy, and for medical practitioners.

Truth, Trust and Medicine Summary

Truth, Trust and Medicine by Jennifer Jackson

Truth, Trust and Medicine investigates trust and honesty in medicine. It looks at the doctor-patient relationship, raising questions which disturb notions of patients' autonomy and self-determination, such as withholding information and consent and covert surveillance in care units. It will be of interest to those working in medical ethics and applied philosophy, and a valuable resource for practitioners of medicine.

Truth, Trust and Medicine Reviews

'Jackson has a keen eye for the nuances and variations between particular cases - which is extremely important in applied ethics. The book is very easy to read.' - Bioethics

About Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer Jackson is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Business and Professional Ethics at the University of Leeds, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface, Acknowledgements, 1. Truthfulness in medical and nursing practice, 2. Noble lies and therapeutic tricks, 3. Why truthfulness matters, 4. What truthfulness requires, 5. The teaching we need to preserve truthfulness, 6. Doctors and nurses as 'caring pragmatists', 7. Deceptions and concealments in medical and nursing practice, 8. Dishonesty in medical research, 9. Can doctors and nurses be 'too honest'?, 10. Truth and trust: medical ethics today and any day, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Additional information

GOR009039619
9780415185486
0415185483
Truth, Trust and Medicine by Jennifer Jackson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20001109
184
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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