Life and death in healthcare ethics : a short introduction

Clearly written and insightful, Life and Death in Healthcare Ethics presupposes no prior knowledge of philosophy.

It will be of interest to anyone confronting healthcare ethics for the first time, or seeking to develop his or her understanding of some core topics in the field.

Helen Watt examines, using real-life cases, the range of choices taken by healthcare professionals, patients and clients which lead to the shortening of life.

The topics looked at include: euthanasia and withdrawal of treatment the persistent vegetative state abortion IVF and cloning life-saving treatment of pregnant women.