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1 online resource (xii, 329 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Series |
California/Milbank books on health and the public ; 9
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California/Milbank books on health and the public ; 9.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The emergence and growth of the research imperative? -- Protecting the integrity of science -- Is research a moral obligation? -- Curing the sick, helping the suffering, enhancing the well -- Assessing risks and benefits -- Using humans for research -- Pluralism, balance, and controversy -- Doing good and doing well -- Advocacy and priorities for research -- Research and the public interest. |
Summary |
The idea that we have an unlimited moral imperative to pursue medical research is deeply rooted in American society and medicine. In this provocative work, Daniel Callahan exposes the ways in which such a seemingly high and humane ideal can be corrupted and distorted into a harmful practice. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Medicine -- Research -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Medicine -- Research -- Social aspects. |
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United States. |
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Medicine -- Research. |
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Research. |
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Ethics, Research. |
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Morals. |
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United States. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Milbank Memorial Fund.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Callahan, Daniel, 1930- What price better health?. Berkeley : University of California Press ; New York : Milbank Memorial Fund, ©2003 0520227719 (DLC) 2003002459 (OCoLC)51607149 |
ISBN |
9780520939233 (electronic book) |
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0520939239 (electronic book) |
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1417510595 (electronic book) |
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9781417510597 (electronic book) |
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9780520227712 (alkaline paper) |
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0520227719 (alkaline paper) |
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1598750003 |
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9781598750003 |
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0520227719 (alkaline paper) |
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