In this third edition of a popular volume, Richard Devine brings readers up to date with the issues concerning medical-ethical decisions that American society and American individuals are called upon to make. In an accessible manner, he presents each issue in its full context—medical, scientific, legal, socio-cultural, Roman Catholic tradition, along with a final moral assessment. The focus of this volume is a vision of these issues from the standpoint of the values that are involved.

What's New in the Third Edition?

—enlarged the consideration of
partial-birth abortion and the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision about it
—question of pre-natal genetic diagnosis
—new material on stem cells, cloning, eugenics
—the question of a more principled approach (the good of the child) in artificial reproductive technologies
—material on on the latest AIDS medications
—updated statistics

Clearly written, comprehensive and accurate without being overly technical, this third edition will be a valuable overview for anyone studying or dealing with medical ethics.
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