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The Limits of Consent - A socio-ethical approach to human subject research in medicine (Hardcover, New)
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The Limits of Consent - A socio-ethical approach to human subject research in medicine (Hardcover, New)
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Since its inception as an international principle to protect the
welfare of patients and volunteers taking part in medical research,
informed consent has become increasingly important within
healthcare. Despite its ubiquitous status, there are a number of
scholars who are beginning to question whether consent is adequate
for contemporary biomedical research. The Limits of Consent
considers a number of criticisms that have been levelled at the
prominence given to autonomy, a central tenet underpinning the
rationale for informed consent in Western bioethics. It raises
questions about how quickly and easily this principle has been
adopted, and how appropriate it is for those actively engaged in
research. In the context of genetic research, for example, the
individual's overriding right of autonomy to give consent to
research could have huge implications for other members of their
families.
The Limits of Consent questions the assumption that informed
consent protects or facilitates individual autonomy, and discusses
empirical studies which suggest that gaining a truly informed
consent can be difficult to achieve in practice. With the
expectation of treatment and guidance from the physician, how much
is the process of consent governed by social norms and
expectations? The Limits of Consent focuses upon three principal
areas within biomedical research: clinical trials, genetic
research, and research with those who may have impaired capacity to
consent. It is a truly multi-disciplinary book, incorporating
perspectives from medicine, law, philosophy and sociology.
The Limits of Consent is a fascinating exploration of the
inadequacies of consent, and will appeal to those in the fields of
bioethics, socio-legal studies, sociology, and health law. Policy
makers, research ethics committee members, and those healthcare
professionals with an interest in medical ethics, will also find
the book of interest.
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