In this third edition of a popular volume, Richard Devine brings readers up to date with the issues concerning medical-ethical decisions that American society and American individuals are called upon to make. In an accessible manner, he presents each issue in its full context--medical, scientific, legal, socio-cultural, Roman Catholic tradition, along with a final moral assessment. The focus of this volume is a vision of these issues from the standpoint of the values that are involved. What's New in the Third Edition? - ...
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In this third edition of a popular volume, Richard Devine brings readers up to date with the issues concerning medical-ethical decisions that American society and American individuals are called upon to make. In an accessible manner, he presents each issue in its full context--medical, scientific, legal, socio-cultural, Roman Catholic tradition, along with a final moral assessment. The focus of this volume is a vision of these issues from the standpoint of the values that are involved. What's New in the Third Edition? --enlarged the consideration of partial-birth abortion and the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision about it --question of pre-natal genetic diagnosis --new material on stem cells, cloning, eugenics --the question of a more principled approach (the good of the child) in artificial reproductive technologies --material on on the latest AIDS medications --updated statistics Clearly written, comprehensive and accurate without being overly technical, this third edition will be a valuable overview for anyone studying or dealing with medical ethics. +
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