Giordano presents the first full philosophical study of ethical issues in the treatment of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. She analyses these conditions, explores their complex causes, then addresses legal and ethical dilemmas such as a patient's refusal of life-saving treatment. Essential for anyone working on these much misunderstood conditions. Series: Issues in Biomedical Ethics. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFH; MBDC; MMJ; MMZD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

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Title: Understanding Eating Disorders: Conceptual and Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa (Issues in Biomedical Ethics)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0199232954
ISBN 13: 9780199232956
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
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Simona Giordano presents the first full philosophical study of ethical issues in the treatment of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Beginning with a comprehensive analysis of these conditions and an exploration of their complex causes, she then proceeds to address legal and ethical dilemmas such as a patient's refusal of life-saving treatment. Illustrated with many case-studies, Understanding Eating Disorders is an essential tool for anyone working with sufferers of these much misunderstood conditions, and for all those ethicists, lawyers, and medical practitioners engaged with the widely relevant issues they raise.

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