Clinical Ethics

Clinical Ethics Volume 1 uses the medium of comics and graphic novels to explore complex ethical dilemmas in medical practice. This medical education and training anthology presents real-life scenarios, such as challenges with informal translation, suspected child abuse, and the tension between patient confidentiality and partner safety. Each case study examines the practical application of ethics within the physician and patient relationship.

This volume focuses on critical topics including patient autonomy, informed consent, unconscious bias, and mandated reporting. It also addresses medical mistakes, surrogate decision-making, and futility. Designed for the classroom, Clinical Ethics Volume 1 includes questions for further reflection and related readings to facilitate deep discussion. Co-created by experts in clinical medicine and literature, this work provides a structured introduction to the fundamental concerns of medical ethics.