Broad categories include the physician-patient relationship, end of life issues, the ethics of practice, the physician, and society and research. A nice introductory site for those new to the study of bioethics. Bioethics is defined, and broad topics, like research ethics, defining death, economic issues, reproductive issues and society versus the individual are put forth for consideration. Aboriginal Cultures Learn how Native peoples might approach communicating difficult information to a family member, and how one health care team was able to work within both the cultural framework and the ethos of the culture of medicine to provide culturally competent care. The Chinese form a large subculture in Canada and America.
Conflicts can center around definitions of health, illness and autonomy.
An explanation of the traditional Chinese outlook is presented here. This fascinating article describes some of the ways in which the values of these Eastern cultures diverge from those of traditional Western medicine. Case studies are presented. Jewish Bioethics Judaism urges the performance of mitzvoth, or good deeds, acting in accordance with one s duties. Find out how this concept may be applied in the health care setting.