Where Medicine Fails

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Synopsis

This fifth edition of Where Medicine Fails, like previous editions, argues for a broader definition of society's responsibilities to the ill than is commonly perceived to be the case. The authors examine the moral and economic implications of medical technology, especially in regard to fetal tissue transplant, cancer survival, childbirth, and dying, and provide a thoughtful assessment of the issues and challenges facing American hospitals. Seventeen chapters are new to this edition. The aim of this volume is to encourage serious examination of the current structure of health services and of the complicated facets of health care reform.

Book details

Edition:
5
Series:
Society Bks.
Author:
Carolyn L. Wiener, Anselm L Strauss
ISBN:
9781351299220
Related ISBNs:
9781351299244, 9781138540507, 9781138540507, 9781560008699, 9781560008699
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-06-28
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1997
Copyright by:
Taylor 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine, Nonfiction, Sociology