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Proper care for the profoundly disabled depends on theology being recognized as queen of medical humanities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Despite the rise of the medical humanities in general in recent decades, theological bioethics-during a very similar period of time-was marginalized from many central bioethical discussions. This is problematic for a number of reasons. First, because theologians invented the discipline of bioethics and deserve a place at the table. Second, because the marginalization is often ideologically motivated. And third, because the vision of the human person that theologians bring to the table is essential for understanding the moral status of the proundly disabled.

Source: Bioethics News

DOI: 10.1007/s40592-025-00247-0

Author: Charles Camosy

Institutions: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, St. Joseph’s Seminary and College

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and bioethics in healthcare

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190

OpenAlex ID: W4410034434