Bioethics refers to the study of ethical questions in medical research and practice. Author Linda Jacobs Altman looks at some of the moral questions that have arisen with the scientific breakthroughs of the last century. She examines different sides of various topics, including assisted reproduction and abortion, allocation of medical resources, and end-of-life issues. Readers will gain a better understanding of the complex concepts involved and will be helped to make more informed decisions of their own.
Bioethics refers to the study of ethical questions in medical research and practice. Author Linda Jacobs Altman looks at some of the moral questions that have arisen with the scientific breakthroughs of the last century. She examines different sides of various topics, including assisted reproduction and abortion, allocation of medical resources, and end-of-life issues. Readers will gain a better understanding of the complex concepts involved and will be helped to make more informed decisions of their own.