The history of bioethics. The emergence of bioethics as discipline and discourse. Cultural assumptions in the history of bioethics -- The methods of ethical analysis. The challenge of ethical relativism. The methods of philosophy, casuistry, and narrative ; philosophical theories and principles ; casuistry ; narrative approaches. The challenge of using methods in clinical settings ; ethics committees ; ethics consultation. Cultural assumptions in bioethical methods -- The practice of bioethics. Ethical topics at the beginning of life ; abortion ; reproductive technologies ; genetics and reproduction. Ethical topics at the end of life ; withholding and withdrawing medical treatment ; advance care planning and surrogate decision making ; euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Cultural assumptions in the practice of bioethics.
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