Competence to Consent

Free and informed consent is one of the most widespread and morally important practices of modern health care; competence to consent is its cornerstone. This book provides an introduction to the key practical, philosophical, and moral issues involved in competence to consent.

About the author

Becky Cox White is an assistant professor of philosophy at California State University Chico. She received a PhD from Rice University and has extensive nursing experience.

Summary

Free and informed consent is one of the most widespread and morally important practices of modern health care; competence to consent is its cornerstone. This book provides an introduction to the key practical, philosophical, and moral issues involved in competence to consent.

Product details

• Authors: Becky White, Becky Cox White, Becky Cox (California State University White, Jerry White, White Becky Cox
• Assisted by: Becky Cox White (Editor)
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.09.1994
• EAN: 9780878405602
• ISBN: 978-0-87840-560-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Clinical Medical Ethics; Clinical Medical Ethics series; Small Towns Series; Clinical Medical Ethics; Clinical Medical Ethics series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; MEDICAL / Ethics, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct