THE CATHOLIC PHYSICIAN'S BOOKSHELF
A Catholic Guide to
Medical Ethics. Dr. Eugene Diamond, et al.
Linacre Institute, 2001. This is a “must have” reference! Almost 500 pages of articles on all the ethical issues--in depth and practical.
Ethics and Medics. Boston: National Catholic Bioethics Center. Bimonthly newsletter with analysis of current bioethical issues. Subscribe online at www.ncbcenter.org.
Ethics: The Drama of the Moral Life. Piotr Jaroszynski and Mathew Anderson (Paperback - Sep 2003). Recommended be our chaplain, Fr. Beaulieu. An excellent introduction, brief (only 145 pages) yet profound. This will help put medical ethics in the larger context of the moral life.
Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching. Christopher West. Servant Books, 2004. Solid, orthodox answers to questions from a great teacher. West has taken “Theology of the Body” and written a really useful book for all of us.
The Healer’s Calling. Daniel P. Sulmasy, M.D., O.F.M. Paulist Press, 1997. Franciscan friar and practicing physician, Sulmasy speaks with eloquence about the vocation of medicine. Feeling a little stale? Pick up this book and recharge your batteries!
Life Isssues, Medical Choices: Questions and Answers for Catholics. Janet Smith and Chris Kaczor. Servant Books, 2007. Quick, orthodox and understandable answers to 57 questions of medical ethics. Great resource to copy and provide explanations for patients.
Linacre Quarterly. Wynnewood, Pa.: Catholic Medical Association. Edited by Eugene F. Diamond, M.D., who is Professor of Pediatrics and Past Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Click the link to subscribe and or read several sample articles. In depth articles on medical ethics. Even better--join CMA and you get the Linacre Quarterly free.
Practice by the Book: A Christian Doctor’s Guide to Living and Serving. Gene Rudd, M.D. and Al Weir, M.D. Christian Medical Association, 2005. Written from an Evangelical Protestant perspective, but still excellent. Deals with the integration of faith and medicine in practical and profound ways.
Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To. Anthony DeStefano. Doubleday, 2007. Written from a Catholic perspective. Words of encouragement for patients or yourself when dealing with such universal problems as suffering, guilt, fear, stress, and depression.
Urged on By Christ: Catholic Health Care in Tension with Contemporary Culture. Proceedings from the National Catholic Bioethics Center 2007 Workshop for Bishops. This is the latest information on the ethics of such issues as reproductive technology, embryo adoption, artificial hydration and nutrition.
The Wounded Healer. Henri Nouwen. Doubleday, 1979. A classic! As one reviewer said of this little book: “If you are ready to find hope and a renewed perspective on helping others- read this book! I would highly recommend "The Wounded Healer" to all persons in caring professions, as well as anyone who just wants to find peace in the midst of human challenges.”
Linacre Institute, 2001. This is a “must have” reference! Almost 500 pages of articles on all the ethical issues--in depth and practical.
Ethics and Medics. Boston: National Catholic Bioethics Center. Bimonthly newsletter with analysis of current bioethical issues. Subscribe online at www.ncbcenter.org.
Ethics: The Drama of the Moral Life. Piotr Jaroszynski and Mathew Anderson (Paperback - Sep 2003). Recommended be our chaplain, Fr. Beaulieu. An excellent introduction, brief (only 145 pages) yet profound. This will help put medical ethics in the larger context of the moral life.
Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching. Christopher West. Servant Books, 2004. Solid, orthodox answers to questions from a great teacher. West has taken “Theology of the Body” and written a really useful book for all of us.
The Healer’s Calling. Daniel P. Sulmasy, M.D., O.F.M. Paulist Press, 1997. Franciscan friar and practicing physician, Sulmasy speaks with eloquence about the vocation of medicine. Feeling a little stale? Pick up this book and recharge your batteries!
Life Isssues, Medical Choices: Questions and Answers for Catholics. Janet Smith and Chris Kaczor. Servant Books, 2007. Quick, orthodox and understandable answers to 57 questions of medical ethics. Great resource to copy and provide explanations for patients.
Linacre Quarterly. Wynnewood, Pa.: Catholic Medical Association. Edited by Eugene F. Diamond, M.D., who is Professor of Pediatrics and Past Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Click the link to subscribe and or read several sample articles. In depth articles on medical ethics. Even better--join CMA and you get the Linacre Quarterly free.
Practice by the Book: A Christian Doctor’s Guide to Living and Serving. Gene Rudd, M.D. and Al Weir, M.D. Christian Medical Association, 2005. Written from an Evangelical Protestant perspective, but still excellent. Deals with the integration of faith and medicine in practical and profound ways.
Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To. Anthony DeStefano. Doubleday, 2007. Written from a Catholic perspective. Words of encouragement for patients or yourself when dealing with such universal problems as suffering, guilt, fear, stress, and depression.
Urged on By Christ: Catholic Health Care in Tension with Contemporary Culture. Proceedings from the National Catholic Bioethics Center 2007 Workshop for Bishops. This is the latest information on the ethics of such issues as reproductive technology, embryo adoption, artificial hydration and nutrition.
The Wounded Healer. Henri Nouwen. Doubleday, 1979. A classic! As one reviewer said of this little book: “If you are ready to find hope and a renewed perspective on helping others- read this book! I would highly recommend "The Wounded Healer" to all persons in caring professions, as well as anyone who just wants to find peace in the midst of human challenges.”
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