Who Says You'Re Dead? Av Jacob M. Appel

<B>“An original, compelling, and provocative exploration of ethical issues in our society, with thoughtful and balanced commentary. I have not seen anything like it.” —Alan Lightman, author of <I>Einstein’s Dreams </I></B><BR/><BR/> Drawing upon the author’s two decades teaching medical ethics, as well as his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this profound and addictive little book offers up challenging ethical dilemmas and asks readers, <I>What would </I>you<I> do?</I><ul><li>A daughter gets tested to see if she’s a match to donate a kidney to her father. The test reveals that she is not the man’s biological daughter. Should the doctor tell the father? Or the daughter?</li><li>A deaf couple prefers a deaf baby. Should they be allowed to use medical technology to ensure they have a child who can’t hear? </li><li>Who should get custody of an embryo created through IVF when a couple divorces? </li><li>Or, when you or a loved one is on life support, <I>Who says you’re dead?</I></li></ul> In short, engaging scenarios, Dr. Appel takes on hot-button issues that many of us will confront: genetic screening, sexuality, privacy, doctor-patient confidentiality. He unpacks each hypothetical with a brief reflection drawing from science, philosophy, and history, explaining how others have approached these controversies in real-world cases. <I>Who Says You’re Dead?</I> is designed to defy easy answers and to stimulate thought and even debate among professionals and armchair ethicists alike.