Bert Cameron
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| Title | Language | Resource Link(s) | Subject | |
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| Against the Powers of Death |
The role of a Christian health professional in high technology health care Bert Cameron Head of the Division of Nephrology, University of British Columbia. Board of Governors, Regent College
All health care professionals in the high technology medical system of western culture are confronted with an array of conceptual and ethical challenges. However, Christian health professionals have a particular challenge. They are called to develop and to project Christian perspectives that are relevant to social and moral issues of advancing medical technology. In this context, one of the most significant issues is the technologic battle that modern medicine is waging against the power of death. This article comprises personal reflections about the nature of our health care system and the qualities of thought and action that Christian health professionals bring to this institution that is dedicated to the extension of physical life through technology.... |
English | Spirituality and Work |