Description:
Drawing from a wide range of primary historical and sociological sources, this book considers medical ethics in China from a Chinese-Western comparative perspective, and in doing so it provides a fascinating exploration of cultural differences and commonalities exhibited by China and the West in medicine and medical ethics.
The book focuses on a number of key issues in medical ethics including: attitudes towards foetuses; disclosure of information by medical professionals; informed consent; professional medical ethics; and human rights. This careful examination of particular topics not only provides insights into Chinese viewpoints, but also sheds light on the appropriate methods for comparative culture and ethical research.