Our systems are now restored following recent technical disruption, and we’re working hard to catch up on publishing. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Find out more

Recommended product

Popular links

Popular links


Philosophy and Medical Welfare

Philosophy and Medical Welfare

Philosophy and Medical Welfare

J. M. Bell
Susan Mendus, University of York
March 1989
Available
Paperback
9780521368568
$41.00
USD
Paperback

    This volume of papers, arising from the Royal Institute of Philosophy Conference on Philosophy and Medical Welfare, includes contributions from doctors, nurses, and administrators in the field of health care as well as academics in the disciplines of philosophy, economics, and politics.

    Product details

    March 1989
    Paperback
    9780521368568
    140 pages
    233 × 159 × 10 mm
    0.245kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • List of contributors
    • 1. A death of one's own Martin Hollis
    • 2. Heroic measures and false hopes Robert E. Goodwin
    • 3. Quality of life and resource allocation Michael Lockwood
    • 4. Good, fairness and QALYs John Broome
    • 5. More and better justice John Harris
    • 6. How much is due to health care providers? Albert Weale
    • 7. Ethics and efficiency in the provision of health care Alan Williams
    • Index of names
    • Index of subjects.
      Contributors
    • Martin Hollis, Robert E. Goodwin, Michael Lockwood, John Broome, John Harris, Albert Weale, Alan Williams

    • Authors
    • J. M. Bell
    • Susan Mendus , University of York