Solidarity in biomedicine and beyond

In times of global economic and political crises, the notion of solidarity is gaining new currency. This book argues that a solidarity-based perspective can help us to find new ways to address pressing problems. Exemplified by three case studies from the field of biomedicine: databases for health and disease research, personalised healthcare, and organ donation, it explores how solidarity can make a difference in how we frame problems, and in the policy solutions that we can offer. Proposes a new understanding of 'solidarity as practice' Offers a systematic overview of the use of the term 'solidarity' in bioethical and related political and social theoretical scholarship Explores how solidarity can be applied to biomedical practice using three case studies: health databases, personalised health care, and organ donation.