Philosophy and Medical Welfare: 23 (Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplements, Series Number 23)

J. M. Bell, Susan Mendus
Cambridge University Press, 2/23/1989
EAN 9780521368568, ISBN10: 0521368561

Paperback, 140 pages, 23.2 x 16 x 1.1 cm
Language: English

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.

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.