Medical Rights

by Sylvia Engdahl

This book presents and analyzes four major court cases that have shaped the issue of medical rights. Readers will be introduced to the case and decision, then read majority and dissenting opinions. Legal experts and other professionals then provide analysis on the impact of each decision. Chapter one covers denying adults the right to refuse and comply with public health laws. Chapter two covers affirming the right of competent adults to refuse medical...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737741791
• ISBN13: 9780737741797
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12