Rev. ed. of: Case studies in pharmacy ethics / Robert M. Veatch, Amy Haddad. 1999
Includes bibliographical references and index
A model for ethical problem solving -- Values in health and illness -- What is the source of moral judgments? -- Benefiting the patient and others : the duty to do good and avoid harm -- Justice : the allocation of health resources -- Autonomy -- Veracity : dealing honestly with patients -- Fidelity : promise-keeping and confidentiality -- Avoidance of killing -- Abortion, sterilization, and contraception -- Genetics, birth, and the biological revolution -- Mental health and behavior control -- Formularies and drug distribution systems -- Experimentation on human subjects -- Consent and the right to refuse treatment -- Death and dying