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Technology in medicine: ontology, epistemology, ethics and social philosophy at the crossroads.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10927965     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In reference to the different approaches in philosophy (of medicine) of the nature of (medical) technology, this article introduces the topic of this special issue of Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, that is, the way the different forms of medical technology function in everyday medical practice. The authors elaborate on the active role technology plays in shaping our views on disease, illness, and the body, whence in shaping our world.
Authors:
R Vos; D L Willems
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Theoretical medicine and bioethics     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1386-7415     ISO Abbreviation:  Theor Med Bioeth     Publication Date:  2000 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-09-21     Completed Date:  2000-09-21     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9805378     Medline TA:  Theor Med Bioeth     Country:  NETHERLANDS    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1-7     Citation Subset:  E; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Health Ethics and Philosophy, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biomedical Technology*
Ethics, Medical*
Humans
Philosophy, Medical*
Social Sciences
Social Values

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