When Law and Medicine Meet: A Cultural View
Brak ocen
Science & Technology
Health & Wellness
Format
Twarda okładka
Strony
201
Język
Angielski
Opublikowany
Feb 15, 2005
Wydawca
Springer
Wydanie
2004
ISBN-10
1402027567
ISBN-13
9781402027567
Opis
In an engaging exploration of the intersection between law and medicine, two experts delve into the complexities and cultural implications that arise when these powerful systems converge. The narrative brings forward critical insights into the ways legal frameworks influence medical practices, shaping decisions that bear significant consequences for individuals and society alike. It highlights the often-difficult balancing act that practitioners must perform when navigating the strictures of legal expectations alongside the ethical imperatives of patient care.
The authors illuminate historical precedents and contemporary cases, offering a rich tapestry of examples that underscore the tension and synergy inherent in these disciplines. Through meticulous analysis, they demonstrate how legal rulings can both empower and restrict medical professionals, while equally reflecting the societal values and ethical dilemmas faced by each field.
Additionally, this work raises essential questions about responsibility, consent, and the very definitions of health and justice in modern society. By integrating perspectives from various disciplines, the authors challenge readers to reconsider prevailing notions and confront the complex realities that emerge at this critical intersection.
In the end, the exploration provokes thought on the effectiveness of both systems in serving the needs of the public, leaving readers to ponder the future trajectory of law and medicine as they continue to evolve side by side.
The authors illuminate historical precedents and contemporary cases, offering a rich tapestry of examples that underscore the tension and synergy inherent in these disciplines. Through meticulous analysis, they demonstrate how legal rulings can both empower and restrict medical professionals, while equally reflecting the societal values and ethical dilemmas faced by each field.
Additionally, this work raises essential questions about responsibility, consent, and the very definitions of health and justice in modern society. By integrating perspectives from various disciplines, the authors challenge readers to reconsider prevailing notions and confront the complex realities that emerge at this critical intersection.
In the end, the exploration provokes thought on the effectiveness of both systems in serving the needs of the public, leaving readers to ponder the future trajectory of law and medicine as they continue to evolve side by side.
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