A History and Theory of Informed Consent

Faden, Ruth R.; Beauchamp, Tom L.

ISBN 10: 0195036867 / ISBN 13: 9780195036862

Published by Oxford University Press, 1986

About this Item

First Printing with full number line down to 1. Stain and scuffing on inside front book board (see photo 2). Front flyleaf has been removed. Otherwise inside is clean and unmarked. Some wear on book boards. Nudging to corners. Dust jacket has wear and yellowing. Red stain on inside of dust jacket on front (see photo 7). See photos.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1788725995914

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History and Theory of Informed Consent
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195036867
• ISBN 13: 9780195036862
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 15.75W x 23.11H x 3.56D centimeters 15.75 centimeters width by 23.11 centimeters height by 3.56 centimeters depth
• Weight: 758 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Edition
  • Politics and Social Sciences

About this title

Synopsis

A timely, authoritative discussion of an important clinical topic, this useful book outlines the history, function, nature and requirements of informed consent, focusing on patient autonomy as central to the concept. Primarily a philosophical analysis, the book also covers legal aspects, with chapters on disclosure, comprehension, and competence.

About the Author

Ruth R. Faden is at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health. Tom L. Beauchamp is at Georgetown University. Nancy M. P. King is at University of North Carolina School of Medicine.