Background Information
Medical ethics are moral principles that shape values and are applied to nuanced judgments made in the medical field. Use the following sources to learn more about medical ethics and the debate about what medical judgments should, and should not be, considered ethical.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowDatabase of reports on various issues which provide overview, background, current situation, outlook, and pros/cons of topics. Also features a bibliography for further research on your topic. Print or email the full-text of reports.
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Encyclopedia of BioethicsCovers a wide range of topics related to bio and medical ethics. Topics are organized alphabetically.
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Encyclopedia of Public HealthAimed at nonspecialists looking for broader topics, includes many overviews of key subjects in the field.
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Handbook of Healthcare EthicsOffers an overview of various ethical concerns in healthcare.