The Vegetative State: Medical Facts, Ethical and Legal Dilemmas by Bryan Jennett

Description: The Vegetative State: Medical Facts, Ethical and Legal Dilemmas by Bryan Jennett Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A survey of the medical, ethical and legal issues that surround this topic. Publisher Description This unique account surveys the medical, ethical, and legal issues that surround the vegetative state. The volume discusses the medical definition and criteria for diagnosis, its frequency and causes, and possible outcomes. The author also explores ethical arguments, including the conflict between sanctity of life and respect for the autonomy and best interests of the victim, and between killing and letting die. Legal issues are explored with details of landmark court cases from the U.S., Britain, and elsewhere. This well-informed and carefully constructed account will be a benchmark for medical specialists, ethicists, lawyers, and philosophers. Author Biography Bryan Jennett has had a long and distinguished career with unrivalled insight into the vegetative state. As Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Glasgow his research was instrumental in defining the condition, and in coining the term persistent vegetative state. Since then he has continued to write extensively on this subject, to lecture widely around the world, and has been an expert witness in a number of key court cases. Details ISBN 0521441587 ISBN-13 9780521441582 Title The Vegetative State: Medical Facts, Ethical and Legal Dilemmas Author Bryan Jennett Format Paperback Year 2002 Pages 228 Edition 1st Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:150424381; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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