Due Consideration: Controversy in the Age of Medical Miracles

by Arthur L. Caplan

This book explores the ethical challenges posed at the cutting edge of biomedical science and health care. Art Caplan, one of the nation's leading theorists, clearly outlines the newest technologies and developments in medical research, then thoughtfully sorts through the potential ethical, legal, and social repercussions. He examines a huge number of the most current and controversial subjects--abortion, cloning, managed care, needle exchange programs...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047118344X
• ISBN13: 9780471183440
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An excellent compilation of ethical dilemmas!

This book contains a number of editorials and short articles written by the author for the lay audience. The scenarios are excellent starting points for discussion and thinking about the many ethical options available as a result of modern science. This is a valuable resource for all science teachers and laymen who are interested in tackling the questions being presented by today's medical technologies.