Human dignity in bioethics and law. (2011 copyright 2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Charles Foster.
• Other Names: Foster, Charles, 1962-
• Contents: Beginnings -- A short history of dignity -- Defining and dissecting dignity -- "Dignity is useless" -- What do non-philosophers and non-lawyers mean by dignity? -- Taking stock of the view from the academy and the ward -- Dignity in the courtroom : general overview -- Consent, confidentiality, privacy, medical research and resources -- Human enhancement and cloning technologies -- Reproductive choice and the unborn -- The end of life -- The use and abuse of body parts.
• Publisher Details: London : Hart Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (218 pages)
• Subjects: 341.48; Law -- Medical Law & Legislation; Respect for persons -- Law and legislation; Dignity; Bioethics; Personhood; Bioethical Issues -- legislation & jurisprudence; Human Rights; Legislation as Topic; Medical & healthcare law
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781847318602; 1847318606
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.