Hospital Clínic Presents a Casebook to Promote Bioethics Culture Among Professionals
The book For a Bioethics Culture. Casebook 2010–2021, compiling 16 real cases deliberated by the Clinical Ethics Committee, was launched at the Barcelona College of Physicians. This volume reflects ethical dilemmas faced in clinical practice and discussed by the committee over eleven years.
Event Details
The presentation took place in the Assembly Hall of the Barcelona College of Physicians (CoMB) and included participation from key figures:
- Josep Arimany, Director of the Practice Area at the Barcelona College of Physicians (CoMB)
- Josep Maria Campistol, General Director of Hospital Clínic
- Ferran Masanés, President of the Clínic’s Clinical Ethics Committee and of the Research Ethics Committee of CoMB
- Magda Campins, President of CoMB’s Deontology Commission
About the Book
Coordinated by Ferran Masanés and Ferran Céspedes, former secretary of the Clínic’s Clinical Ethics Committee, the casebook includes:
- 16 real clinical cases evaluated between 2010 and 2021
- Each case featuring a clinical summary
- Explanation of the ethical dilemma involved
- Bioethical reasoning behind each case
- The committee’s recommendations
For over a decade, this book gathers practical bioethical discussions to foster greater awareness and responsibility among healthcare professionals.
Author's summary: This casebook offers valuable insights into clinical ethical dilemmas, promoting a stronger bioethics culture among healthcare professionals through real cases and committee reflections.