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MORAL PRINCIPLES AND MEDICAL PRACTICE, The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence.
PREFACE.
MORAL PRINCIPLES AND MEDICAL PRACTICE.
LECTURE I. INTRODUCTORY—THE FOUNDATION OF JURISPRUDENCE.
LECTURE II. CRANIOTOMY.
LECTURE III. ABORTION.
LECTURE IV. VIEWS OF SCIENTISTS AND SCIOLISTS.
LECTURE V. VENEREAL EXCESSES.
LECTURE VI. THE PHYSICIAN’S PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES.
This concise work opens with a thoughtful address to future physicians, placing the practice of medicine alongside the great scientific disciplines while emphasizing its unique responsibility for human welfare. The author, a Jesuit professor of medical jurisprudence, argues that the true foundation of the field lies not merely in technical knowledge but in a clear, morally grounded framework that guides every clinical decision.
Drawing on centuries of philosophical and religious tradition, the text outlines the ethical duties that should shape a doctor's conduct, from respecting patient dignity to upholding professional integrity. It is crafted as a supplement to existing legal manuals, offering students a distilled set of principles that bridge the gap between scientific advancement and moral accountability. Listeners will find a historically rich yet still relevant exploration of how conscience and compassion intertwine with the art of healing.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (271K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Geoff Horton, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-06-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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