Distributive Justice and the New Medicine by George P. Smith II (English) Hardco

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Is the advancement of scientific knowledge and the development of biomedical technologies – known as the `New Medicine' – desirable? Law, economics, medical science, philosophy and ethics all coalesce in this discussion of how to structure normative standards of conduct that will improve the quality of human life.

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Is the advancement of scientific knowledge and the development of biomedical technologies - known as the 'New Medicine' - desirable? George P. Smith asks this fundamental question while also confronting the distribution of these scarce medical resources. Law, economics, medical science, philosophy and ethics all coalesce in this discussion of how to structure normative standards of conduct that will improve the quality of human life. The author begins by examining various economic constructs as aids for achieving a fair and equitable delivery of health care services. He then assesses their level of practical application and evaluates the costs and benefits to society of pursuing the development and use of the 'New Medicine'. The book ends with a case study of organ and tissue transplantation that illustrates the implementation of distributive justice. The author concludes that as long as clinical medicine maintains its focus on healing and alleviating suffering among patients, a point of equilibrium will be reached that advances the common good. This timely and compelling exploration will be a must-read for scholars, researchers, policymakers and all those interested in advances in medical technology and the issues surrounding access to health care.

Author Biography

George P. Smith II, Professor of Law, The Catholic University of America Law School, US

Table of Contents

Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Normative Standards and Health Care ResourceManagement 3. The New Medicine and Scientific Research 4. Human Experimentation: Conflicts and Confluences 5. Organ and Tissue Transplantation: A Case Study in Distributive Justice Index

Review

'Professor George P. Smith II's Distributive Justice and the New Medicineis a major new work by one of the world's leading medical lawyers. This book brings important new insights into the complex area of rationing health care resources and should be read by anyone interested in seeking to create a just society.'- Jonathan Herring, Exeter College, UK'George Smith is one of the world's leading experts on the legal and ethical issues raised by modern medicine. His book is a wide-ranging and deeply informed and considered analysis of those issues, with particular emphasis on the inequality with which the benefits of modern medicine are bestowed on the sick. Knowledgeable as well about the technical aspects of the biomedical revolution, Smith writes with insight and authority, and offers a perspective that will influence the policy debates.'- Richard A. Posner, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and University of Chicago Law School, US

Review Quote

'Smith has packed an incredible amount of information into this relatively short and clearly written book. His erudition is unquestionable, and his knowledge of current trends in medical technology and the ethical issues surrounding them is obvious on every page.'

Details ISBN184720757X Pages 200 Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Year 2008 ISBN-10 184720757X ISBN-13 9781847207579 Format Hardcover Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 174.26 Publication Date 2008-05-30 Author George P. Smith II Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9781847207579 AU Release Date 2008-05-30 NZ Release Date 2008-05-30 UK Release Date 2008-05-30 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this

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