Thinking Outside the (Pine) Box: Ethics Consultation as Imaginative Inquiry and Practical Problem-Solving.
The article explores the ethical dilemma faced by a social worker regarding the cremation of a deceased individual at a hospital's expense, emphasizing that the answer to whether this is permissible is complex and context-dependent. It highlights the need for a thorough understanding of both practic...
| Publicado en: | American Journal of Bioethics Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 119 - 122 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan2026
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