Great debates in medical law and ethics
By: Imogen Goold, Jonathan Herring
Contributors: Herring, Jonathan, author
Series: Palgrave great debates in law; Palgrave great debates in law
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9781137327468
Subjects: Medical laws and legislation; Medical ethics; Law; Pharmaceuticals; Legal regime; Medical law
Other titles: Medical law and ethics
Description: "An engaging introduction to the fascinating debates surrounding medical law and ethics, providing a cutting edge for students who are looking to gain additional insights with which to excel. Readers are introduced to the many concepts and debates surrounding each core area and presented with the key tensions and questions underlying each topic." -- Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: General ethical theories; title: Consent; title: Capacity; title: Medical negligence; title: Reproduction; title: Abortion; title: Organ donation; title: Selling and owning human body parts; title: Death; title: Ending life.