Medicine on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents

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A provocative presentation of medicolegal controversies within the American court system from the late 19th through the late 20th century. * Includes entries on key people such as Thomas Noguchi, laws including the Frye Rule, and key concepts such as informed consent * Provides a chronology of the most important events in the history of medicine in the courtroom, including the Baby M and duty-to-disclose cases

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"[A] compelling and well-written volume ... the author covers each topic completely and thoughtfully, but in a writing style that is straightforward and with language that the general public can understand... It will also have considerable value in communicating to readers the serious and significant factual, ethical, and scientific aspects of reviewing and deciding medical-legal controversies." - American Reference Books Annual

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Elisabeth A. Cawthon is associate professor of history in the Department of History at the University of Texas, Arlington, Arlington, TX.