Ethical dilemmas in surgery: some philosophical reflections.
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In this paper Michael Lockwood miiakes somiie philosophical comnments on the various ethical dilemmas of surgery detailed in the foregoinzg papers from the Surageons' Conference. He highlights clinical trials, surgery for the aged and organs for transplants, all of which subjects are mlost topical and not only in medical circles. Dr Lockwood also toucches uipon the taboos of tribal culture in the Tlhird World as well as utse of paramedical staff
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of medical ethics
دوره 6 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980