Risk and Luck in Medical Ethics

Explore the intricate interplay between chance and ethics in Donna Dickenson's enlightening work, Risk and Luck in Medical Ethics, published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd in 2002. This thought-provoking book, comprising 280 pages, challenges the conventional belief that ethics is a domain untouched by risk and luck. Dickenson delves into the often-overlooked complexities of medical ethics, examining how uncertainty and fortune shape decision-making in healthcare. With a keen philosophical lens, the author navigates the ethical ramifications of risk in medical practice, offering readers deep insights into the moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the field. Ideal for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in the convergence of ethics, philosophy, and medicine, this hardback volume promises to enrich your understanding of the nuanced relationship between luck and ethical responsibility.