Bioética e Cuidados Paliativos - 1ª Ed - 2024 - Volume 2

This book explores the intersection of bioethics and palliative care, addressing ethical challenges and considerations in caring for patients with serious or terminal illnesses. It emphasizes the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, while also incorporating broader ethical perspectives like care ethics and global bioethics. Topics include sedation palliation, medically assisted death, cultural impacts on end-of-life decisions, and the use of artificial intelligence in palliative care. Written collaboratively by experts across fields such as medicine, law, and ethics, the book aims to provide a critical and compassionate framework for professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care. Intended for healthcare workers, legal professionals, and ethics scholars, it offers both academic insights and practical guidance to enhance dignity and alleviate suffering.