Encyclopedia of Bioethics, Volume 1315 signed articles covering ethical and legal problems, basic concepts and principles, ethical theories, religious traditions, historical perspectives, and disciplines bearing on bioethics. Intended primarily for teachers, students, journalists and other writers, health professionals, and those involved with public policy related to health care and the life sciences. Each entry gives article, signature, cross references, and bibliography. Appendix contains various codes or statements relevant to medical ethics. Index. |
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