Medical Ethics in China: A Transcultural Interpretation

By Jing-Bao Nie

Book Overview

Drawing from a wide range of primary historical and sociological sources, this book considers medical ethics in China from a Chinese-Western comparative perspective, and in doing so it provides a fascinating exploration of cultural differences and commonalities exhibited by China and the West in medicine and medical ethics.

The book focuses on a number of key issues in medical ethics including: attitudes towards foetuses; disclosure of information by medical professionals; informed consent; professional medical ethics; and human rights. This careful examination of particular topics not only provides insights into Chinese viewpoints, but also sheds light on the appropriate methods for comparative culture and ethical research.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415724562
• ISBN13: 9780415724562
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"