Should they be allowed to use medical technology to ensure they have a child who can't hear? Who should get custody of an embryo created through IVF when a couple divorces? Or, when you or a loved one is on life support, Who says you're dead? In short, engaging scenarios, Dr. Should the doctor tell the father? Or the daughter? A deaf couple prefers a deaf baby. The test reveals that she is not the man's biological daughter. I have not seen anything like it." -Alan Lightman, author of Einstein's Dreams 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, What would you do? A daughter gets tested to see if she's a match to donate a kidney to her father. "An original, compelling, and provocative exploration of ethical issues in our society, with thoughtful and balanced commentary.
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