Ethics of Well-Done Work and Proposals for a Better Healthcare System
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 113
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Interests: clinical bioethics; applied ethics; legal medicine; politics and public health
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Interests: clinical bioethics; medical ethics; clinical reasoning; clinical ethics consultation
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Interests: clinical bioethics; quality improvement; healthcare management; person-centered care
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the complex landscape of modern healthcare, the intersection of ethics and the quality of work is more critical than ever. This Special Issue, titled “Ethics of Well-Done Work and Proposals for a Better Healthcare System,” aims to explore the fundamental principles that drive the ethical delivery of high-quality healthcare services. As healthcare systems around the world face unprecedented challenges, from resource constraints to evolving patient needs, commitments to ethical standards and excellence in practice remain paramount.
Our contributors delve into a diverse array of topics, from ethical considerations in patient care and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals to systemic reforms that can enhance the overall efficacy and equity of healthcare systems. Through rigorous analysis and thoughtful discourse, this Special Issue seeks to provide comprehensive insights and actionable proposals for fostering a healthcare environment where ethical imperatives and well-executed work go hand in hand.
By addressing the ethical dimensions of healthcare delivery, we aim to highlight the best practices and innovative strategies that can lead to better patient outcomes and a more just and efficient healthcare system. The articles within this Special Issue reflect a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives from medical ethics, health policy, clinical practice, and beyond.
We invite readers to engage with the thought-provoking discussions and practical recommendations presented, with the hope that this Special Issue will contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve healthcare systems worldwide, ensuring they are both ethically sound and operationally effective.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Vittoradolfo Tambone
Dr. Laura Campanozzi
Dr. Anna De Benedictis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ethics of well-done work
- healthcare system
- best practice
- proactive medicine
- bioethics
- medical ethics
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