Health Ethics Guide

This book is dedicated to health-care professionals such as doctors, nurses and researchers, as well as teachers and professors, who are looking to explore Roman Catholic teachings in the context of medicine and ethics. This newest and most up-to-date revision of the popular ethics guide presents a handy reference of the fundamental values and principles used in ethical decision-making. It presents a moral vision reflecting Roman Catholic teaching on health ethics as it applies to the complex ethical issues of contemporary society. It covers pertinent aspects pertaining to those receiving care from health and social service organizations and the moral obligations of those who govern and administer such organizations. The publication is relevant for caregivers, personnel and all those interested in sound ethical reflection.Catholic Health Alliance of Canada