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Who Says You're Dead? Medical & Ethical Dilemmas for the Curious & Concerned

Jacob M. Appel

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Drawing upon the author’s two decades of teaching medical ethics at America’s top universities and medical schools and his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this innovative book asks readers, when faced with complex, unsettling scenarios readers, What would you do? Some cases are pulled from today’s headlines, others are loosely based on cases reported in professional journals. A few (identities disguised) come from the author’s own clinical encounters. Every scenario is followed by a brief reflection of how various modern thought leaders (ethicists, philosophers, courts, political commentators, research scientists, and medical professionals) have addressed the underlying issues.

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Pages:: 329 pages

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ISBN10:: 1616209224

ISBN13:: 9781616209223

kindle Asin:: B07NMQ9TSG

Who Says You're Dead? Medical & Ethical Dilemmas for the Curious & Concerned

Jacob M. Appel

3.93/5 (954 ratings)

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Drawing upon the author’s two decades of teaching medical ethics at America’s top universities and medical schools and his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this innovative book asks readers, when faced with complex, unsettling scenarios readers, What would you do? Some cases are pulled from today’s headlines, others are loosely based on cases reported in professional journals. A few (identities disguised) come from the author’s own clinical encounters. Every scenario is followed by a brief reflection of how various modern thought leaders (ethicists, philosophers, courts, political commentators, research scientists, and medical professionals) have addressed the underlying issues.

Format:

Pages:: 329 pages

Publication:

Publisher:

Edition:: 1

Language:

ISBN10:: 1616209224

ISBN13:: 9781616209223

kindle Asin:: B07NMQ9TSG

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