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Medical ethics today : the BMA's handbook of ethics and law.

Publication details: London: BMJ, 2004Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (xxvi, 848 pages)ISBN:
  • 0727917447
  • 9780727917447
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • R724 .S65 2004eb
Online resources: Summary: Article Abstract: Doctors and medical students confront increasingly complicated ethical dilemmas. To respond effectively they need skills in ethical reasoning and an understanding of the law and professional guidance. This book helps them achieve these things. It provides practical advice and guidance that draws upon the large volume of enquiries received by the BMAs Medical Ethics Department. Although rooted in moral theory and legal practice, the book is designed both to provide practical advice for doctors day to day working lives and to stimulate debate on broader areas of public policy.
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Item type Home library Class number Status Date due Barcode
Book, Standard Loan (4 weeks) Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Library - Royal Liverpool Main Shelves Available
Book, Standard Loan (4 weeks) Stockport NHS Library Main Shelves 174.2 BMA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available R07444

eBooks on EBSCOhost All EBSCO eBooks Previous edition: 1993. Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.

Article Abstract: Doctors and medical students confront increasingly complicated ethical dilemmas. To respond effectively they need skills in ethical reasoning and an understanding of the law and professional guidance. This book helps them achieve these things. It provides practical advice and guidance that draws upon the large volume of enquiries received by the BMAs Medical Ethics Department. Although rooted in moral theory and legal practice, the book is designed both to provide practical advice for doctors day to day working lives and to stimulate debate on broader areas of public policy.