C. Altman / Schwan Ethics and Medical Technology

Essays on Artificial Intelligence, Enhancement, Privacy, and Justice
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-94690-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 334 Seiten

Reihe: The International Library of Bioethics

This book provides a comprehensive survey of ethical issues raised by advanced medical technologies. The field’s leading authorities explore how artificial intelligence, telehealth, robot caregivers, genetic therapies and enhancement, stem cell research, neurotechnology, electronic health records, data collection, and digital nudging are reshaping the landscape of medical practice. Organized around core ethical themes, the chapters consider how new and emerging technologies transform personal identity, the provider-patient relationship, privacy and autonomy, and social equity. Contributors clarify the complex values involved in medical innovation and practice, and explore what is at stake in the current ethical debates around these issues. While offering a valuable introduction for advanced students, professional philosophers, medical ethicists, and policymakers, this book also advances the scholarly discussion by presenting original theses and arguments, making it essential reading for specialists.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

C. Altman, Matthew

Schwan, David

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction (David Schwan).- Part 1: The Patient Experience.- Chapter 2. Telemedicine and the Doctor-patient Relationship (Simona Tiribelli).- Chapter 3. Advanced Technologies and the Care Environment (David Schwan).- Chapter 4. Artificial Intelligence: Reliability and Patient Safety (Luciano Floridi).- Chapter 5. Artificial Intelligence and Racial Bias (Ryan Tonkens).- Part 2: Regenerative Medicine and Enhancement Technologies.- Chapter 6. Gene-based Medicine (Including Personalized Medicine) (Mara Almeida).- Chapter 7. Genome Editing (Including CRISPR) (Bryan Cwik).- Chapter 8. Cell Therapy (Including Stem Cell Therapies) (Lars Assen).- Chapter 9. Enhancement Technology and Gene Doping (Julian Savulescu).- Part 3: Big Data, Privacy, and Autonomy.- Chapter 10. Data Mining and Consent (Including Electronic Health Records and Wearable Tech) (Bonnie Kaplan).- Chapter 11. Big Data and Surveillance (e.g., Contact Tracing, Traveling for Abortion Access) (Lauren Nuckols).- Chapter 12. Psychological Targeting (from Digital Footprint) and Digital “nudging” for Patient Health Outcomes (Matthew C. Altman).- Part 4: Technology and Justice.- Chapter 13. Equity Issues Arising from Access to Medical Technology: It Exacerbates Existing Inequalities (Caroline Brall).- Chapter 14. Equity Issues Arising from Access to Medical Technology: It Provides Broader Access and More Just Distribution of Healthcare (Marzyeh Ghassemi).

Über Autor(innen)

Matthew C. Altman has published three single-authored monographs: (2021), (2011), and Critique of Pure Reason (2008). He is co-author of (2025) and (2013). Prior to this edited volume, Altman edited (2023), (2017), and (2014). He serves as series editor for and . 

David Schwan specializes in applied ethics and moral psychology, with a current focus on the ethical dimensions of emerging medical technologies. His work has appeared in the , , , and .