Editors: Shiza Malik, Yasir Waheed, Maham Khan, Tahreem Zaheer, Bakhtawar Sahar

In Memory of Ethics: A Dissection of Ethical and Social Issues in Pakistani Professional Healthcare Practice

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ISBN: 978-981-5223-86-6 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5223-85-9 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/9789815223859124010001

Introduction

In Memory of Ethics: A Dissection of Ethical and Social Issues in Pakistani Professional Healthcare Practice explores the ethical challenges faced within the healthcare sector with a focus on Pakistan. From workplace behaviors to medical procedures, COVID-19 era dilemmas, and broader social health concerns, the book explores the intricate intersection of ethics and healthcare in the region.

The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers topics such as workplace behaviors and ethical conducts while section II covers medical procedures, and patient-doctor relationships. Section III addresses the unique ethical challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, including guidelines for therapists and the ethics of mandatory vaccinations. Section IV examines the impact of social media on healthcare, gender discrimination, and the ethical considerations surrounding prisoner rehabilitation. The final section offers insightful essays on ethical and social Issues, covering topics like body shaming, free healthcare, and patient privacy. The editors also explore controversial topics, including euthanasia, abortion, and assisted reproductive technology.

The key feature of this book is that it provides a comprehensive coverage of diverse ethical dilemmas in healthcare. Furthermore, it is an attempt to give a subjective understanding of healthcare ethics through thought-provoking essays shedding light on contemporary ethical issues in a Pakistani context. The contributors have incorporated real-world examples and case studies to illustrate ethical principles in action.

In Memory of Ethics: A Dissection of Ethical and Social Issues in Pakistani Professional Healthcare Practice book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding complex ethical and social issues and promoting integrity in healthcare practices.

Readership

Healthcare professionals, ethicists, policymakers, educators, and general readers

Preface

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Shiza Malik, Yasir Waheed, Maham Khan, Tahreem Zaheer, Bakhtawar Sahar
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About the Editors

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Acknowledgments

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List of Contributors

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Healthcare Sector Fraud and Corruption

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Amina Shahid, Mariam Fatima, Shiza Malik*

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Misuse of Authority: Ethical Concerns

- Pp. 10-18 (9)
Tahreem Zaheer*, Naila Nasir Mehmood, Syed Hashaam Ahmed

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Unethical Decision Making at Workplace: Psychological Issues and Ethics

- Pp. 19-29 (11)
Anibah Khalid, Samra Babar, Shiza Malik*

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The Ethical Dilemma Behind Dishonesty in Medical Profession

- Pp. 30-36 (7)
Javeria Mehboob, Maha Kaiser, Shiza Malik*

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Unethical Behavior of Pharmaceutical Companies

- Pp. 37-43 (7)
Syeda Faria Batool, Sara Qureshi, Shiza Malik*

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Workplace Harassment (Bullying) and its Health and Ethical Concerns

- Pp. 44-59 (16)
Maleeha Arshad, Maryam Abbas, Shiza Malik*

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Patient-Doctor Relationship and Ethical Concerns Regarding Non-Disclosure of Medical Information

- Pp. 60-67 (8)
Aqsa Batool, Warda Batool, Shiza Malik*

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Ethical Issues Related to Human Radiation Experiments

- Pp. 68-76 (9)
Mehreen Tahir, Zehra Abbas, Shiza Malik*

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Euthanasia and Ethics: ‘The Good Death’ Debate

- Pp. 77-93 (17)
Sabahat Munawer, Rizwana Fatima, Areej Sohail, Zunaira Qureshi, Shiza Malik*

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Physician-Assisted Suicide - The Ethical Insights

- Pp. 94-102 (9)
Aiman Farzeen, Areeba Mubashir, Shiza Malik*

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Assisted Reproductive Technology – Surrogacy: An Ethical Dilemma

- Pp. 103-116 (14)
Maria Rashid, Shiza Navaid, Taskeen Aman, Zunaira Bano, Shiza Malik*

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In vitro Fertilization - An Insight into Ethical Issues

- Pp. 117-125 (9)
Anushe Munir, Arooj Arshad, Shiza Malik*

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Unethical Clinical Trials and the Third-World Countries

- Pp. 126-141 (16)
Fatima Tahir, Walifa Waqar*

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Abortion–The Ethical Preview

- Pp. 142-154 (13)
Ammara Arif, Bushra Ahmad, Hina Sharif, Shiza Malik*

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Defining the Moral Status of an Embryo? Or Defying the Moral Status of a Woman?

- Pp. 155-165 (11)
Bakhtawar Sehar*, Syeda Zahra Shahid

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Human Cloning- A Far-Fetched Idea or a Genetic Disaster?

- Pp. 166-172 (7)
Fatima Khurazmi*, Shiza Malik*

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A Practical, Ethical, and Legal Guideline for Professional Therapists and Counselling Practices During the COVID-19 Outbreak

- Pp. 173-187 (15)
Muhammad Aqeel*, Aqsa Chaman, Hina Shahid

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Covid-19 Pandemic and Ethics of Mandatory Vaccinations

- Pp. 188-209 (22)
Sanaa Masood Aslam, Yasir Waheed*

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The Ethical Problems Associated with the Impacts of Social Media on Healthcare

- Pp. 210-217 (8)
Aleema Moin, Mahnoor Majid, Shiza Malik*

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Ethical Dilemmas in Journalism and their Impacts on Mental Health of the Society

- Pp. 218-228 (11)
Umme Swaiba, Zoya Siddique, Shiza Malik*

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The Psychological and Ethical Default Lines Behind Gender Discrimination

- Pp. 229-235 (7)
Mahnoor Ali*, Momina Hayat*

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Insane Punishments or Humane Rehabilitation? Mental Health of Prisoners and Ethical Issues Associated with Lack of Rehabilitation

- Pp. 236-248 (13)
Shiza Malik*, Maham Khan

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Essay 1: Body Shaming

- Pp. 249-253 (5)
Arooj Liaqat, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 2: Ethical Issues in Small Businesses

- Pp. 254-258 (5)
Asad Ullah, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 3: Is Free Healthcare Good or Bad?

- Pp. 259-263 (5)
Muhammad Bilal, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 4: Human and Animal Cloning

- Pp. 264-269 (6)
Ghulam Ahmed, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 5: Cyberbullying Leads to Misdirected Frustration

- Pp. 270-274 (5)
Hajra Shafqat, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 6: Weight Loss Surgery

- Pp. 275-280 (6)
Momina Ather, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 7: Virtual Healthcare Reshapes Healthcare Delivery Worldwide

- Pp. 281-287 (7)
Sophia Rahman, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 8: Legalization of Abortion

- Pp. 288-292 (5)
Hadia Arshad, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 9: Euthanasia-Should it be Legal?

- Pp. 293-298 (6)
Fatima Shafiq, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 10: Respect for Gender and Gender Equality

- Pp. 299-305 (7)
Zoha Saeed, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 11: Education System Without Moral Education

- Pp. 306-310 (5)
Zahra Fatima, Shiza Malik*

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Essay 12: Patient Privacy and Confidentiality

- Pp. 311-316 (6)
Aima Khalid, Shiza Malik*

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Appendix A

- Pp. 317-343 (27)
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Appendix B

- Pp. 344-350 (7)
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Subject Index

- Pp. 351-356 (6)
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