"An original, compelling, and provocative exploration of ethical issues in our society, with thoughtful and balanced commentary. I have not seen anything like it." -Alan Lightman, author of Einstein's Dreams Drawing upon the author's two decades teaching medical ethics, as well as his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this profound and addictive little book offers up challenging ethical dilemmas and asks readers, What would you do? ·A daughter gets tested to see if she's a match to donate a kidney to her father. The test reveals that she is not the man's biological daughter. Should the doctor tell the father? Or the daughter? ·A deaf couple prefers a deaf baby. Should they be allowed to use medical technology to ensure they have a child who can't hear? ·Who should get custody of an embryo created through IVF when a couple divorces? ·Or, when you or a loved one is on life support, Who says you're dead?In short, engaging scenarios, Dr. Appel takes on hot-button issues that many of us will confront: genetic screening, sexuality, privacy, doctor-patient confidentiality. He unpacks each hypothetical with a brief reflection drawing from science, philosophy, and history, explaining how others have approached these controversies in real-world cases. Who Says You're Dead? is designed to defy easy answers and to stimulate thought and even debate among professionals and armchair ethicists alike.
| ISBN: | 9781616209223 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2019 |
| Author: | Jacob M. Appel |
| Publisher: | Algonquin Books an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 327 pages |
| Genres: |
Medical ethics and professional conduct Medical and healthcare law Medicolegal issues |