Medical harm: historical, conceptual and ethical dimensions of iatrogenic illness
Auteur :
Sharpe, Virginia Ashby / Faden, Alan I.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521634908
Date de publication :
13 févr. 1998
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,3 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
419 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book integrates history, philosophy, medical ethics and empirical data to examine the concept and phenomenon of medical harm, which has been recognized as a significant risk factor in the delivery of health care. Issues covered include appropriateness of care, acceptable risk and practitioner accountability.