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Based upon a tried and tested framework of intervention, Health Behavior Change, third edition, brings together the field of communication, the study of motivation and how people change, and insights...

This new edition reflects the ongoing debate on bioethical issues in nursing and health care. New material has been added, including sections on transcultural ethics in nursing practice and on...

What do you do when the life you planned is dramatically interrupted? What does it mean to heal, when the world won't stop asking what's wrong with you? At the...

'Sensational' SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Extraordinary . . . both exhilarating and alarming . . . fascinating' DAILY MAIL 'Wonderful . . . a testament to the tenacity of the human...

In America, in direct response to indefinite delays on the national transplantation waitlists and an inadequate supply of organs, a growing number of terminally ill Americans are turning to international...

Offers a new definition for life that contrasts a world dependent on biological maintenance with one controlled by state-of-the-art medical technology.

A provocative, cautionary exploration of the onrushing revolution in health care: its science-fiction benefits, its hidden dangers, and the disturbing choices it will force us all to make. The mapping...

The fields of medical ethics and women's studies have experienced unprecedented growth during the last twenty years. Along with the rapid pace of development in medicine and biology and changes...

This is an extremely thorough revision of the leading textbook of bioethics. The authors have made many improvements in style, organization, argument and content. These changes reflect advances in the...

In Reproduction, Technology, and Rights, philosophers and ethicists debate the central moral issues and problems raised by today's revolution in reproductive technology. Leading issues discussed include the ethics of paternal...

This readable and balanced book is an original discussion of contemporary issues in bioethics. Max Charlesworth argues that as there can be no public consensus on a set of core...

The book titled Life before Birth: Reflections on the Embryo Debate by the author Robert Edwards. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The book titled Human Embryo Research: Yes or No? by the author CIBA Foundation Symposium. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

With the development of complex reproductive technologies and the ensuing controversies in reproductive ethics, there is an urgent need for more careful examination of moral principles, current practices, and social...

The therapeutic relationship between clinicians and patients is what brings Relationship-Based Care to life. Within the world of health care, the act of therapeutic connection is not owned by any...

The author lectures internationally on reproductive and genetic technologies, feminist theory and bioethics. Her books include "A Passion for Friends", "The Transsexual Empire", and she is co-author of "RU 486:...

For many years Dr. Kevorkian was at the center of the red-hot debate over physician-assisted suicide. The inventor of the "suicide machine" stirred up both admiration and controversy. His "Deaths...

Longlisted for the Andrew 2024 Carnegie Medal for Non-Fiction The shocking, never-before-told story of America's thalidomide victims In Germany on Christmas Day 1956 a baby girl was born without ears....

The extraordinary life and work of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrist - A powerful and unforgettable journey into the true nature of good and evil A likeable young girl burns her...

The world leading expert reveals his extraordinary exploration of stories of near-death experiences and what they tell us about consciousness after life. After is a ground-breaking book for anyone curious...

Have you ever felt unheard by your doctor? Been frustrated that they haven't understood your symptoms, that they have neglected your concerns? When Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan was admitted to hospital...

"If you are a believer this book is a must read. If you are a sceptic this is a must read for you too. If you think you are too...

This is an insider's account of the regulation of the medical profession in Australia and key issues in medical ethics and professional conduct that continue to bedevil medical practice. As...

Clinical decisions in modern medical practice are increasingly influenced by ethical and legal issues, but few doctors have been formally trained in medical law and ethics, and are unsure of...

In this account of the development of human genetics written for non-scientists, the authors describe the story behind the scientific breakthrough and introduce the reader to the scientists who pioneered...

In the tradition of Sherwin Nuland and Jerome Groopman, respected gerontologist Winakur recounts his personal struggles with his ageing father while drawing upon his broad experience as a physician to...

The dramatic advances in DNA technology over the last few years are the stuff of science fiction. It is now not only possible to clone human beings, it is happening....

'Guglani is the real deal' Michael Faber 'Profound . . . Poetic . . . Humane' Gabriel Weston 'Shows rare skill . . . Power and fear and morality' Sarah...

It's barely 40 years ago that James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the code of law that governs inheritance, the base-pairing rules of DNA. Since then, there has been an...

Medical Errors and Medical Narcissism examines the concept of medical narcissism and how error disclosure to patients and families is often compromised by the health professionals need to preserve his...

In recent years, there have been major outbreaks of whooping cough among children in California, mumps in New York, and measles in Ohio's Amish country,despite the fact that these are...

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A renowned biologist's cutting-edge and unconventional examination of human reproduction and embryo research Scientists have long struggled to make pregnancy easier, safer, and more successful. In The Dance of Life...

The first inside story of one of TV's most popular and beloved dramas, Grey's Anatomy . 'I'm a Black woman casting my own show. I wanted their world to look...

Forensic pathologist and bestselling author of Unnatural Causes, Dr Richard Shepherd, brings his unparalleled honesty and insight to a new book about life and death. Through 24 intriguing, never-before-told cases,...

A REAL-LIFE SILENT WITNESS FROM ONE OF BRITAIN'S FOREMOST FORENSIC PATHOLOGISTS Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd. He solves the mysteries of unexplained or sudden death. He's a detective...

A timely exploration of balancing Islamic heritage with contemporary medical and health concerns,""Muslim Medical Ethics"" draws on the work of historians, health-care professionals, theologians, and social scientists to produce an...

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With what this poor woman had been through the sight of her crying tore at my heartstrings. What if something should happen to her; who would care for her little...

'Inspirational' - Professor Alice Roberts'Engrossing' - Professor Ben GarrodRhys Jones was brought up on a council estate in South Wales where expectations for what life held in store for you...

Longlisted for the Andrew 2024 Carnegie Medal for Non-FictionThe shocking, never-before-told story of America's thalidomide victims In Germany on Christmas Day 1956 a baby girl was born without ears. She...

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Britain's health service is dying. Gavin Francis shows us why we should fight for it. Since its birth in 1948, the powers that be have chipped away at the NHS....

Author: Sam Guglani Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 'Remarkable and full of grace. It broke my heart' Sarah Perry 'Guglani is the real deal' Michel Faber 'Profound . ....

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Author: Dr Malcolm Alexander Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 320 'Malcolm Alexander is to GPs what James Herriot is to vets' - MATT GAW _____________________ 'An ode to island life...

'When I was twenty-eight I trained as a doctor. Initially everyone was interested. Amazing! people said, when I told them. What made you do that? I couldn't find a short...