History and Theory of Informed Consent

Zusatztext 'In addition to its substantive contribution and its excellent scholarship! A History and Theory of Informed Consent is remarkable for its organization! clarity and logical exposition. It adds immensely to our capacity to think through the problems of informed consent in both its ethical and procedural senses.' Klappentext A timely, authoritative discussion of an important clincial topic, this useful book outlines the history, function, nature and requirements of informed consent, focusing on patient autonomy as central to the concept. Primarily a philosophical analysis, the book also covers legal aspects, with chapters on disclosure, comprehension, and competence. Zusammenfassung This book makes an important contribution to a troubled area where many have had difficulty making principled judgements about the rights of patients and subjects.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Tom L. Beauchamp, Ruth R. Faden, Ruth R. Beauchamp Faden
• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 22.05.1986
• EAN: 9780195036862
• ISBN: 978-0-19-503686-2
• Seiten: 408
• Themen: Ratgeber > Recht, Beruf, Finanzen > Familienrecht; Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Recht > Sonstiges