Health Care Ethics
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 352 pp., 7 x 10 Paperback ISBN: 9781589011168 (1589011163) eBook ISBN: 9781589013377 November 2006 LC: 2006003222 |
Health Care Ethics
A Catholic Theological Analysis
Fifth Edition Health Care Ethics is a comprehensive study of significant issues affecting health care and the ethics of health care from the perspective of Catholic theology. It aims to help Christian, and especially Catholic, health care professionals solve concrete problems in terms of principles rooted in scripture and tested by individual experience; however, its basis in real medical experience makes this book a valuable resource for anyone with a general interest in health care ethics. Benedict M. Ashley, OP, a priest of the Dominican Order, Chicago Province, is Emeritus Professor of Moral Theology at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. He is a senior fellow of the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. He has been honored with the medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice conferred by John Paul II and the Thomas Linacre Award from the National Federation of Catholic Physicians' Guilds. He is coautor of Ethics of Health Care: An Introductory Textbook, Third Edition (with Kevin O'Rourke, OP). Jean deBlois, CSJ, is director of the Master of Arts in Health Care Mission program at Aquinas Institute of Theology. She also acts as sponsor liaison to Ascension Health for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and serves on the Ascension Health Board of Directors. She is a former Vice President for Mission and Sponsorship at the Catholic Health Association. Kevin O'Rourke, OP, is professor emeritus and founder of the Center for Health Care Ethics at the Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center. He is a professor of bioethics at the Neiswanger Institute of Bioethics and Public Policy, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago. He is author of Medical Ethics: Sources of Catholic Teachings, Third Edition and coauthor of A Primer for Health Care Ethics: Essays for a Pluralistic Society, Second Edition.
Reviews
"While affirming Catholic Church teaching, [the editors] address controversies within the Catholic community and challenges from without . . . Provides a much-needed account of social responsibility and public policy as well as the sacramental and healing dimensions of true care."—America "Clear, careful on reproductive and life issues and yet challenging, particularly in addressing matters of distributive justice and the social responsibility of health care systems and practitioners . . . the fifth edition offers an intriguing way of classifying ethical theories, a bit different from any traditional classification method I have seen to date."—Vision "This [book] can become a great teaching moment for the Church's magisterium."—The Thomist "The fifth edition of this classic work is equal in its quality, if not better, than earlier versions . . . While this work is intellectually solid, deeply grounded in scripture, theology, a humanistic natural law tradition, and various ethical approaches to bioethics, this book is remarkably 'user friendly.' I recommend this text for educated adults, undergraduates and graduate ministerial students."—Catholic Library World "What was already a stellar theological compendium of health care ethics a decade ago has been fully revised to meet the challenges of a new century, from the genome project, adult and embryonic stem cell research and genetic therapies to new controversies over end-of-life care. Clearly rooted in the Catholic, natural law and personalist traditions, it astutely weighs diverse opinions within Catholicism, as well as alternative approaches from other Christian and non-religious thinkers . . . A treasure."—John F. Kavanaugh, SJ, Director of Ethics Across the Curriculum, Saint Louis University "This is the most thorough revision to date of Ashley and O'Rourke's classic analysis of Catholic health care ethics. For Catholics 'doing' health care ethics or those wanting to understand Catholic thinking on foundational and controversial issues in health care it is an invaluable reference and should be in every library. Adding Jean deBlois as a third author brings a critical and new voice to this volume."—Carol R. Taylor, CSFN, RN, Center for Clinical Bioethics, Georgetown University Table of Contents Introduction List of Abbreviations Used in the Text and in Citations Part I: Health Care Ethics and Human Needs 1. Bioethics in a Multicultural Age Overview The Emergence of Secular Bioethics The Foundations of the Ethics of Health Care Current Methodologies in Bioethics Faith and Reason in Health Care Ethics Conclusion 2. Ethics and Needs of the Common Person Overview An Ethics Based on Innate Human Needs Jesus Christ, Healer, as Ethical Model Character and the Major Moral Virtues Prudent Decision Making Moral Norms Especially Relevant to Health Care Conclusion Part II: Clinical Issues 3. Sexuality and Reproduction Overview The Meaning of Human Sexuality When Does Human Life Begin? Ethical Issues in Reproduction Pastoral Approach to Ethical Problems Arising from Sexuality Conclusion 4. Reconstructing and Modifying the Human Body: Ethical Perspectives Overview Modifying the Human Body Genetic Intervention Genetic Screening and Counseling Organ Transplantation Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery Experimentation and Research on Human Subjects Conclusion 5. Mental Health: Ethical Perspective Overview What is Mental Health? Medical/Surgical Therapies Psychotherapies The Christian Model of Mental Health Ethical Problems in Mental Therapy Addiction Conclusion 6.Suffering and Death: A Theological Perspective Overview Mystery of Death Fear of Death Defining Death Truth Telling to the Dying Care for the Corpse or Cadaver Suicide, Assisted Suicide, and Euthanasia Allowing to Die: Withholding or Withdrawing Life Support Care of Permanently Unconscious Patients Treatment of Pain Conclusion Part III: Social and Pastoral Responsibilities 7. Social Responsibility Overview Professions: Depersonalizing Trends Characteristics of Medicine as a Profession Health Care Counseling Professional Communication and Confidentiality The Political Situation of Health Care Today Principles of Health Care Policy Health Care Ethics and Public Policy Responsibilities of Catholic Health Care Facilities Conclusion 8. Pastoral Care Overview The Goals of Pastoral Ministry Pastoral Care of the Health Care Staff Pastoral Care and Ethical Counseling Spiritual Counseling in Health Care Celebrating the Healing Process Conclusion Glossary References Index |
