Springer Ethics and Medical Technology - Bioethics Volume 113

Explore the complex ethical landscape of modern healthcare with Ethics and Medical Technology. This volume from The International Library of Bioethics provides a detailed survey of the moral challenges presented by rapid advancements in medical science. Leading authorities examine how emerging tools like artificial intelligence, telehealth, and robot caregivers are changing the way medicine is practiced. This collection addresses the impact of neurotechnology, genetic therapies, and stem cell research on personal identity and the provider-patient relationship. Readers will gain insights into how digital health tools, including electronic health records and data collection, affect privacy and autonomy. By organizing discussions around core ethical themes, this book helps professionals and students understand the implications of digital nudging and enhancement on social equity. It is an essential resource for understanding how technology reshapes the fundamental principles of medical practice and justice.