This primer on the philosophy of medicine delves into Western philosophical ideas as they pertain to healthcare in an accessible way. Written by a physician for other doctors and healthcare professionals, it highlights philosophy as an essential ‘toolbox’ in the medical arena, encouraging a thorough examination of the foundational beliefs that influence medical knowledge and practices.
Readers of Thinking About Medicine: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Healthcare will explore key philosophical ideas, stimulating them to reflect on assumptions in clinical practice that might need additional scrutiny. This includes an investigation of scientific knowledge, an awareness of the limitations of the biomedical model, an acknowledgment of cultural and relational factors, and a consideration of the challenges involved in making distinctions between facts and values in medicine and healthcare.
This textbook is an outstanding resource for medical students and those engaged in the study of medical philosophy. It will also attract bioethicists, medical sociologists, clinical commissioners, and healthcare practitioners who wish to enhance their understanding of philosophy and ethics while improving their critical thinking skills.
ISBNs: 978-1032422312, 978-1040016626, 978-1032416731, 978-1003361831, 978-1040016596
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