Pandemic Bioethics

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous bioethical issues, and Gregory Pence's book examines these issues, including the fair allocation of medical resources, immunity passports, and discrimination against minorities and the disabled. A portion of the revenue from the book's sales will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2021
Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the lives of every individual on our planet, prompting us to contemplate the profound bioethical challenges it presents. In this timely and insightful book, Gregory Pence delves into a range of pertinent issues, including the equitable distribution of limited medical resources, the concept of immunity passports, the delicate balance between safeguarding the well-being of senior citizens and fostering the growth of children, the pervasive discrimination faced by minorities and individuals with disabilities, and the myriad complexities surrounding vaccines.

A comprehensive exploration of the diverse ethical dilemmas intertwined with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Engages with empirical evidence and real-world practical challenges that shape pandemic response.

Drawing upon foundational principles in ethics and the latest advancements in bioethics scholarship.

Places COVID-19 within the broader context of past historical pandemics.

Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, an organization dedicated to supporting the humanitarian efforts of nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals in their fight against COVID-19 and beyond.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781554815210