Bernat, James L.

Ethical issues in neurology [electronic resource] / James L. Bernat. - 3rd ed. - Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2008. - p. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ethical theory -- Ethical practice -- Professional ethics and professionalism -- Clinical ethics and the law -- The hospital ethics committee and the ethics consultant -- Resolving ethical dilemmas -- Dying and palliative care -- Refusal of life-sustaining treatment -- Physician-assisted suicide and voluntary active euthanasia -- Medical futility -- Brain death -- Disorders of consciousness -- Severe neurological disorders in neonates -- States of paralysis with intact cognition -- Dementia -- Mental retardation -- Neurogenetic testing and treatment -- HIV and AIDS -- Clinical research -- Neuroethics.


Electronic reproduction.
New York, N.Y. :
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Available via World Wide Web.

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Neurology--Moral and ethical aspects.
Nervous System Diseases--therapy.
Bioethical Issues.
Ethics, Medical.


Electronic books.

RC346 / .B479 2008

174.2

WL 140 / B524e 2008