This volume explores the moral and social challenges in children's health care, prompted by the editors' experiences in pediatrics. It questions whether children receive equitable health care resources compared to adults and gathers insights from various disciplines, reflecting on the evolution of pediatric care and advocacy over the last century.
This volume explores the moral and political challenges of critical care and emergency medicine funding. It addresses patient-health professional interactions, resource allocation, value conflicts, and decision-making issues. The essays highlight the complexities of providing care amidst financial constraints, illustrated by a parable on hospital responsibilities.
This volume explores ethical issues surrounding individuals with intellectual disabilities, addressing often overlooked topics in formal ethics discussions. It evaluates ethical theories through practical concerns about care, rights, and advocacy. Contributors from various fields provide diverse insights, though some perspectives are regrettably absent.