Overview

This book provides a systematic analysis of the ethical implications of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM), focusing on pragmatic solutions. The author uses a bioethical methodology called the “Ethical Matrix,” to consider the impact of T&CM use for animals and the environment as well as for humans. A systematic search of the literature reveals that most published ethical concerns are related to the safety of T&CM use for humans. However, application of the Ethical Matrix demonstrates that the ethical implications for T&CM use are much broader. In this book, the author analyses the most serious implications, including adverse events related to homeopathy, the use of animals in T&CM products, and the impact of herbal medicine on the environment. Comparisons with the ethical implications of conventional biomedicine help readers to contextualise debate, and highlight aspects that may be unique to T&CM.  Globally, many high-level health policy makerspromote T&CM as an accessible and affordable healthcare option. However, their use is considered by some to be a waste of resources, unscientific, and unethical. Offering a frank analysis of this largely ignored field of healthcare ethics, this book is both timely and essential. It helps patients, policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students gain the knowledge they need to make more informed decisions.

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Author:   Kate Chatfield
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2018
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030052997

ISBN 10:   3030052990
Pages:   105
Publication Date:   11 December 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Forward Ethical issues in traditional and complementary medicines - The need for a calm assessment References Chapter 1. Defining traditional and complementary medicine Abstract 1.1 What's in a name? 1.2 The differences between T&CMs and conventional medicine 1.3 A pragmatic approach 1.4 The T&CM family 1.5 A global perspective 1.6 T&CM usage 1.7 T&CM benefits 1.8 T&CM controversy References Chapter 2: Defining health Abstract 2.1 Setting aims and objectives in health care 2.2 The World Health Organization's definition of health 2.3 What does health look like? 2.4 Towards a new definition of health 2.5 The implications of the new, Huber et al. definition of health References Chapter 3: An ethical matrix for traditional and complementary medicine Abstract 3.1 The ethical matrix 3.2 The conceptual basis of the ethical matrix 3.3 The ethical matrix in this analysis 3.4 The next steps References Chapter 4: Ethical challenges for humans using traditional and complementary medicines Abstract 4.1 Adverse effects in medicine 4.2 Safety in the conventional healthcare system 4.3 Safety in T&CM 4.4 Adverse drug reactions and herbal medicine 4.5 Addressing the ethical challenges 4.6 Adverse events and homeopathy 4.7 Addressing the challenges References Chapter 5: Ethical challenges for animals from traditional and complementary medicine Abstract 5.1 Animals in the ethical matrix 5.2 The use of animals in conventional medicine 5.3 Animals, T&CM and wellbeing 5.4 Animal ethics 5.5 Ethical analysis: The use of animals in T&CM products 5.6 Recommendations for the use of animals in T&CM products References Chapter 6: Ethical challenges for the environment from traditional and complementary medicine Abstract 6.1 Humans and the environment 6.2 Analysing the environmental impacts of Western herbal medicine 6.4 Future-proofing T&CM References Ethical challenges for humans Ethical challenges for the environment Ethical challenges for animals Conclusion References

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This book may be of most interest to students and educators, however, as a community I would suggest that we would all do well to consider the ethical implications of our practices, especially in the light of what we can contribute to dealing with the climate emergency in which we find ourselves. (Hazel Partington, New Homeopath, Vol. 39 (1), 2020)

“This book may be of most interest to students and educators, however, as a community I would suggest that we would all do well to consider the ethical implications of our practices, especially in the light of what we can contribute to dealing with the climate emergency in which we find ourselves.” (Hazel Partington, New Homeopath, Vol. 39 (1), 2020)

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