The Philosophy and Practice of Medicine and Bioethics: A Naturalistic-Humanistic Approach

by Barbara Maier and Warren A. Shibles

Book Overview

This book challenges the unchallenged methods in medicine, such as "evidence-based medicine," which claim to be, but often are not, scientific. It completes medical care by adding the comprehensive humanistic perspectives and philosophy of medicine. No specific or absolute recommendations are given regarding medical treatment, moral approaches, or legal advice. Given rather is discussion about each issue involved and the strongest arguments indicated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400734085
• ISBN13: 9789400734081
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 543 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"