Difficult Decisions in Surgical Ethics: An Evidence-Based Approach

This book provides a detailed guide to the ethical considerations involved when making decisions in surgery. Chapters feature a uniform format, which feature a case that represents a real—life problem, discussion of the medical indications of that issue, the latest available medical solutions, and related ethical considerations. In some cases, more in—depth debate is provided on why a particular decision should or should not be made based—upon ethical principles. Information boxes containin...