Law and Bioethics : Intersections Along the Mortal Coil

ISBN-13: 9780415783354 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 224 str.

George P. Smith II

Opis

George P. Smith II is a leading figure in the world of medical law and ethics. During his long career he has addressed some of the most important issues in bioethics and has contributed much original thought to the debates in this field. This book celebrates his contribution bringing together his key writings in bioethics.

Spis treści

1. Introduction and Overview  2. Bioethical Challenges  3. Law, Religion, and Medical Science  4. Human Rights, Health Care, and Bioethics  5. Allocating Health Care Resources  6. Public Health Emergencies  7. Autonomy, Decisional Capacity and Informed Consent  8. An Easeful or Troubling Death

O autorze

Since l967, Professor George P. Smith, II has been seen as a pioneer in the field of Bioethics, and  for the past 36 years has taught law and lectured internationally at The Catholic University of America School of Law. Professor Smith has been acknowledged by U.S. Judge Richard A. Posner as "one of the world’s leading experts on the Legal and ethical issues raised by modern medicine."