What is the place for philosophy within the field of medicine? A review of contemporary issues in medical ethics
Abstract This extended essay seeks to unpack some of the key aspects of philosophy which are applicable to medical thought and practice. It proceeds via an analytical discussion of the contemporary debate in three key areas of medical ethics: euthanasia, concepts of health & disease and psychiat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13010-018-0070-3 |