로빈 쿡 소설 속에 나타난 윤리적 행위에 대한 고찰

The life style is changing rapidly in the present days resulting in dilemmas on ethics and values. It is desirable to understand the concept of biomedical ethics and ethical behavior for those who engaged in medical service.

The main purpose of this study is to clarify the ethical behaviors, and conceptualized ethical behavior in the novels of Dr. Robin Cook, Brain, Mind Bend and Coma, through "content analysis" (Taylor and Bogdan, 1987; Kim and Lee, 1986). After that it is categorized by 4 principles of biomedical ethics(Beauchamp & Childress, 1989).

The results are as follows.

1) In the principle of respect for autonomy, there are 2 concepts of ethical behavior as follows; rights to know and to decide, and obligation to supply information.

2) In the principle of nonmaleficence, there are 4 concepts of ethical behavior namely, honesty to medical service, objectives itself other than means, rights to his body and patient centered care other than defensive manner of medical suppliers.

3) In the principle of beneficence, there are 5 concepts of ethical behavior; treating as a person, recognizing personal values, respecting life, human touch and deep concern of patients' problem.

4) In the principle of justice, there are 1 concept of ethical behavior; the problem of the sale of human organs.