Ethics and epidemics [electronic resource] / edited by John Balint, Sean Philpott, Robert Baker, Martin Strosberg. Balint, John. Epidemiology Moral and ethical aspects Congresses. Medical ethics Congresses. Communicable diseases Treatment Moral and ethical aspects Congresses. RA651 .E84 2006 174.2 22 608 "Based upon the proceedings of a conference on ethics and epidemics hosted in March 2004 by Albany Medical College and the Graduate College of Union University ..." -- Introd. Includes bibliographical references. Description based on print version record. "The Advances in Bioethics" series is devoted to publishing collections of original papers and multi-authored volumes that advance the field of bioethics either by exploring new areas, or by taking new approaches to traditional areas. Although the series is published in English, its scope is international, and manuscripts are welcome from authors throughout the world. Divided into three sections this volume covers: Human Rights, Public Safety, and Public Policy; Practitioner Responsibilities During Times of Epidemics; Global Dimensions of Epidemics - each chapter in the book goes in depth to discuss the issues surrounding the topic in question and combines a theoretical thought process with practical application. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2006. 2006. 2006 Text 1 online resource (xviii, 253 p.) : http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1479-3709/9 eng Advances in bioethics, 1479-3709 ; v. 9 Advances in bioethics ; v. 9 Ethics and epidemics. Ethics and epidemics.