Medical ethics is a topic of increased importance in the medical school curriculum, and this textbook provides a wealth of knowledge aimed specifically at medical students rather than experienced practitioners. Realistic case studies introduce the discussion in each chapter, making this text highly suitable for case-based courses. This text includes practical coverage of all the issues likely to be of concern to students during their medical careers.<br><br><ul><li>Tailors coverage to meet the needs of medical students rather than experienced practitioners.</li></ul><ul><li>Uses case-based scenarios for realistic learning.</li></ul><ul><li>Covers the issues most likely to be of concern to students during their medical careers:<ul><li>informed consent and refusal of treatment</li><li>confidentiality</li><li>antenatal screening</li><li>euthanasia</li><li>advanced directives</li><li>negligence and malpractice</li><li>new genetics</li><li>abortion</li><li>rationing of health care</li></ul></li></ul>