Written by experts, this first encyclopedia about U.S. biomedical
policy since the 1970s covers a broad array of key issues and
developments in human genetics, reproduction, neonatal intensive
care, organ transplantation, intervention in the brain, and medical
interventions at the end of life. This easily accessible reference
describes court cases, legislation, public policies, technologies,
issues, key government agencies, and private organizations dealing
with the complex economic, cultural, social, and political context
for biomedical decisionmaking today. A chronology, directory of
major organizations, carefully selected sources for further
reading, and index further enrich this interdisciplinary guide
designed for students; teachers; policymakers; public
administrators in college, university, and institutional libraries;
and general readers in public libraries. This easily accessible
reference describes court cases, legislation, public policies,
technologies, issues, key government agencies, and private
organizations dealing with the complex economic, cultural, social,
and political context for biomedical decisionmaking today. A
chronology, directory of major organizations, carefully selected
sources for further reading, extensive cross references and index
further enrich this interdisciplinary guide designed for students;
teachers; policymakers; public administrators in college,
university, and institutional libraries; and general readers in
public libraries.
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