A Primer for Health Care Ethics
| Author | : Kevin D. O'Rourke |
| Publisher | : Georgetown University Press |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0878408029 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780878408023 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (023 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Primer for Health Care Ethics by : Kevin D. O'Rourke
Download or read book A Primer for Health Care Ethics written by Kevin D. O'Rourke and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Harry and Louise through the McCaughey septuplets, this book explains stories and issues in health care ethics that have appeared in the news media. This second edition contains extensive new material and new topics, including physician-assisted suicide, managed care, organ donation, genetic testing, cloning, and the question of futility. Aimed at a wide audience, this book will also be useful for introductory ethics courses in colleges and high schools.
