The Lazarus case : life-and-death issues in neonatal intensive care / John D. Lantos.
- Lantos, John D.
- Date:
- [2001], ©2001
- Books
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Description
In this volume, John Lantos weaves a story that captures the dilemmas of modern medical practice. He draws on his experience in neonatal medicine, paediatrics and medical ethics to explore ethical dilemmas through one poignant representative situation.
Publication/Creation
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2001], ©2001.
Physical description
xvi, 183 pages ; 24 cm.
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Contents
Somebody will pay -- Passing out in the NICU -- Learning about death and dying -- Standards of care -- Prognostication and futility -- Consent, communication, shared decision making -- Getting paid -- Home births -- Mistakes in context -- Closing argument.
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-178) and index.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesM21590
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ISBN
- 0801867622
- 9780801867620