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Zusatztext "...works through its phrases with admirable skill. . . . Miles's reading of the oath is illuminating. . . . He finds, as few commentators have, a dimension of social justice in the oath by distinguishing between the public and private activities of the Greek physician, both of which were governed by concepts of beneficence and justice. He concludes with a pertinent insight: noting that the oath, unlike modern codes and principles was composed to be proclaimed in the first person, he writes that its "authors spoke explicitly of the necessity for each physician to reveal his professional moral commitments. The first person voice may be part of the energy behind the Oaths endurance." Finally, teachers of medical ethics may appreciate Miles's outline of a course designed around the phrases of the oath." --New England Journal of Medicine Klappentext This short work examines what the Hippocratic Oath said to Greek physicians 2400 years ago and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics today. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and modern scholars, each chapter explores one passage of the Oath and concludes with a modern case discussion. This book is for anyone who loves medicine and is concerned about the ethics and history of the profession. Zusammenfassung Examines what the Hippocratic Oath said to Greek physicians many years ago, and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics. Drawing on the writings of ancient physicians, Greek playwrights, and scholars, this book explores each passage of the Oath. It is useful for those who love medicine and are concerned about the ethics of the profession. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Grand rounds Part I: Physician, who are you? 2: Creators 3: Teachers 4: Learners Part II: To what are physicians committed? 5: The health of the public 6: Deadly drugs 7: Abortion 8: Integrity 9: Errors 10: Consent and truth-telling 11: Exploiting patients 12: Discretion in speech Part III: In what way are physicians accountable? 13: A trustworthy profession Afterword: The Oath for our time Appendix A: Time line Appendix B: The Oath as a curricular outline for medical ethics ...
