Contemporary medical ethics

Author: Lu Wei
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book is one of the series textbooks for medical colleges. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the formation and development of medical ethics, the principles, norms, and scope of medical ethics, as well as clinical diagnosis and treatment ethics. It particularly discusses current hot and sensitive issues: life and reproduction, death, organ transplantation, and ethical issues in genetic technology. The book is followed by comprehensive case studies in medical ethics and several references. The language is concise, and the content is up-to-date, making it suitable for medical college students and also for reference by clinical doctors.