Chiara Mannelli
The Ethics of Rapid Tissue Donation (RTD): Constructing a Formal and Substantial Informed Consent Process
The Ethics of Rapid Tissue Donation (RTD): Constructing a Formal and Substantial Informed Consent Process
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The ethics of informed consent plays a crucial role in Rapid Tissue Donation (RTD), an advanced oncology procedure that involves the procurement of "fresh" tissues within two to six hours of a cancer patient's death. This book argues for the necessity of informed consent to govern RTD and provides a bespoke informed consent process applicable to cancer patients. It combines philosophical analysis with discussion of concrete cancer-related issues and is suitable for readers interested in ethical reasoning and those with a medical background. It contributes to contemporary research by offering an original analysis that relies on a rigorous philosophical approach to address innovative issues at the cutting edge of medical research and policy making.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This book delves into the critical significance of informed consent in the realm of Rapid Tissue Donation (RTD), a cutting-edge oncology procedure that involves the procurement of "fresh" tissues within two to six hours of a cancer patient's death for research purposes. Given that RTD involves the retrieval of tissues after death and the immense value of these tissues for medical research, the need for appropriate informed consent regulations has been questioned.
In this book, the author argues fervently for the necessity of informed consent in governing RTD. It offers a comprehensive and tailored informed consent process specifically designed for cancer patients. The analysis unfolds at the intersection of applied ethics, public health ethics, and clinical ethics, drawing upon philosophical theories of informed consent and considering the societal implications of individual choices. By adopting an ethical lens to examine medical issues related to informed consent in oncology, the book seamlessly blends philosophical analysis with discussions of concrete cancer-related concerns.
The result is a valuable resource for readers interested in ethical reasoning as well as those with a medical background. By offering an original analysis rooted in a rigorous philosophical approach, the book contributes to contemporary research by addressing innovative issues at the forefront of medical research and policy-making.
In conclusion, this book serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical dimensions of RTD, emphasizing the importance of informed consent in safeguarding the rights and well-being of cancer patients while advancing medical research. It is a valuable addition to the literature on medical ethics and policy, providing insights that will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike.
Weight: 320g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030672034
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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