Business Ethics Resources

Veatch, Robert M. (2002) Basics of Bioethics, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition 

Review: "As a leader and pioneer in the field, Veatch is very solid in terms of accuracy." — Kyle Fedler, Ashland University

"I've used the Veatch book in teaching bioethics in short courses to non-philosophy audiences: medical students, physical therapy students, physician assistants, etc. They like it very much. It is readable, accessible, and interesting. The examples are well-chosen and memorable. The topics are well-chosen and coverage is appropriate. The presentation is balanced and thought-provoking." — Leslie Pickering Francis, University of Utah

From the Back Cover: Robert M. Veatch provides an introductory, comprehensive discussion of the major issues and theories in biomedical ethics. Developed from his own courses taught in schools of medicine and nursing, as well as undergraduate philosophy and religion courses, Veatch's text presents a systematic comparison of bioethical theory and examines the major issues faced in clinical and health policy settings.

New to the Second Edition! New opening chapter summarizing ethical theory as precursor to work in bioethics
-Completely updated treatment of new developments in bioethics, including laws on euthanasia in The Netherlands, a discussion of the Gelsinger
-Case (on gene therapy), and stem cell research
-New chapter on methods for resolving conflict among competing ethical principles
-All-encompassing chart detailing four major questions in ethics and their respective answers
-New chapter on virtues in the health professions