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Issues in clinical ethics consultation: an introduction.
Theoretical Medicine
|March 1, 1992
Summary
Clinical ethics is rapidly advancing, presenting new challenges and requiring careful consideration of future directions and potential pitfalls. This collection of diverse papers by experienced ethicists explores these critical issues in clinical ethics.
Area of Science:
- Clinical ethics
- Medical ethics
- Bioethics
Background:
- The field of clinical ethics has experienced rapid growth and development over the past five years.
- This rapid advancement necessitates a review of emerging challenges and future trajectories within the discipline.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the numerous problems arising from the fast-paced evolution of clinical ethics.
- To provide a platform for reflection on the future direction of clinical ethics.
- To examine potential pitfalls, both apparent and subtle, within the field.
Main Methods:
- A curated series of papers contributed by a group of experienced ethicists with longstanding involvement in clinical ethics.
- Diverse topical coverage within the broad field of clinical ethics.
Main Results:
- The collection presents a variety of perspectives on clinical ethics.
- Some papers may address controversial topics, stimulating further debate and reflection.
Conclusions:
- The rapid evolution of clinical ethics requires ongoing critical assessment and discussion.
- Continued examination of challenges and future directions is essential for the responsible advancement of clinical ethics.