Publisher's Synopsis
Medical ethics is a topic of increased importance in the medical school curriculum, and this textbook provides a wealth of knowledge aimed specifically at medical students rather than experienced practitioners. Realistic case studies introduce the discussion in each chapter, making this text highly suitable for case-based courses. This text includes practical coverage of all the issues likely to be of concern to students during their medical careers.
- Tailors coverage to meet the needs of medical students rather than experienced practitioners.
- Uses case-based scenarios for realistic learning.
- Covers the issues most likely to be of concern to students during their medical careers:
- informed consent and refusal of treatment
- confidentiality
- antenatal screening
- euthanasia
- advanced directives
- negligence and malpractice
- new genetics
- abortion
- rationing of health care
