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In defence of medical ethics.

M H Kottow1

  • 1Faculty of Philosophy, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|August 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study emphasizes the importance of medical ethics education for healthcare professionals. It argues that medical ethics is a distinct and vital field, crucial for navigating the ethical dimensions of healthcare practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Bioethics Education

Background:

  • Recent publications by philosopher David Seedhouse are examined.
  • Medicine is fundamentally an ethical endeavor, necessitating a distinct field of medical ethics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To justify the inclusion of medical ethics in medical curricula.
  • To highlight the goal of medical ethics education: fostering awareness of ethical aspects in healthcare practice.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of recent philosophical publications.
  • Analysis of the theoretical and practical arguments for medical ethics.
  • Examination of the role of rational bioethics.

Main Results:

  • Distinguishing technical and ethical aspects of healthcare supports medical ethics' role.
  • Teaching medical ethics is essential for healthcare practitioners' awareness.
  • The argument against rational bioethics is theoretically and practically unfounded.

Conclusions:

  • Medical ethics and bioethics are crucial fields of expertise.
  • These fields must be communicated effectively to healthcare professionals.
  • A rational approach to bioethics is viable and necessary.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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