23. Futile Treatment and the Ethics of Medicine.

Authors :: Jecker, Nancy S.
Source :: Philosophical Dimensions of Public Policy - Policy Studies Review Annual; 2002, p231-237, 7p
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Reprints the article "Futile Treatment and the Ethics of Medicine," by Nancy S. Jecker, which appeared in the December 1995 issue of the "Report From the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy." Overview of the debate over the use of medically futile interventions; Public perceptions about medical futility.

Language :: English
ISBNs :: 9780765801005
Database :: Supplemental Index
Journal :: Philosophical Dimensions of Public Policy - Policy Studies Review Annual
Publication Type :: Book
Accession number :: 11600702

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