Medicine, ethics and the law : current legal problems / edited by M.D.A. Freeman.

London : Stevens & Sons, 1988.

xiv, 166 pages ; 22 cm

Based on a series of seminars held in Oct. and Nov. 1987, sponsored by the University College, London.

"Current legal problems special issues"--P. vi.

Legal and philosophical frameworks for medical decision making / Michael Freeman -- Embryos' "rights" / Margaret Brazier -- Technology and the political economy of reproduction / Derek Morgan -- Sterilising the mentally handicapped / Michael Freeman -- The Royal prerogative in relation to the mentally disordered / Brenda Hoggett -- Ethical implications of terminal care / Kenneth C. Calman -- Conceiving / Andrew Grubb -- No fault liability and medical responsibility / Sheila McLean.

Includes bibliographical references and index.