| Description |
xii, 155 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Attempts to distinguish innovative medical practice from research -- The modern history of the development of human research ethics -- Innovation in the use of off-label drugs -- Innovative surgery -- Innovation in assisted reproduction -- Innovation in neuroimaging |
| Summary |
"This study examines the ethical, legal, and social problems that arise with cutting-edge medical technology. Using as examples four powerful and largely unregulated technologies - off-label use of drugs, innovative surgery, assisted reproduction, and neuroimaging - Margaret L. Eaton and Donald Kennedy illustrate the difficult challenges faced by clinicians, researchers, and policy makers who seek to advance the frontiers of medicine safely and responsibly. Supported by medical history and case studies and drawing on reports from dozens of experts, the authors address important practical, ethical, and policy issues."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [143]-149) and index |
| Subject |
Medical technology -- Moral and ethical aspects.
|
|
Medical innovations -- Moral and ethical aspects.
|
|
Medical ethics.
|
|
Technology Assessment, Biomedical -- ethics.
|
|
Biomedical Research.
|
|
Diffusion of Innovation.
|
|
Professional Practice.
|
| Author |
Kennedy, Donald L.
|
| LC no. |
2006019823 |
| ISBN |
9780801885266 hardcover alkaline paper |
|
0801885264 hardcover alkaline paper |
|
