Medical Ethics: A Case-Based Approach

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