StephenDuckett
Healthcare Funding and Christian Ethics
Healthcare Funding and Christian Ethics
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Stephen Duckett's book provides a Christian,biblically grounded,ethical basis for healthcare funding and priority-setting, drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan. He argues for compassion as a motivator, inclusivity, and responsible stewardship of resources.
Format: Hardback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Healthcare has a profound impact on individuals and society as a whole, and the allocation of healthcare funds plays a crucial role in determining the nature and quality of healthcare services available. In his book, Stephen Duckett presents a Christian, biblically grounded, ethical framework for making decisions about healthcare funding and priority-setting. Drawing inspiration from the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37, Duckett articulates three ethical principles that should guide healthcare funding decisions: compassion as a motivator, inclusivity or social justice in the distribution of benefits, and responsible stewardship of the resources required to achieve treatment and prevention goals.
Duckett argues that these principles are rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the Bible and are essential for building a Christian ethic of healthcare funding. He believes that healthcare professionals and theologians, as well as economists, should engage with these principles to address moral questions related to healthcare rationing and to ensure that healthcare resources are used effectively and efficiently to improve the health and well-being of all individuals.
The book provides a comprehensive and thoughtful exploration of the ethical dimensions of healthcare funding, offering valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and individuals who are interested in understanding the complex relationship between healthcare, ethics, and society. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to contribute to the ongoing debate about healthcare reform and prioritize the well-being of all members of our community.
ISBN-13: 9781009260664
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