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Author:   Ruth R. Faden (The Philip Franklin Wagley Professor of Biomedical Ethics, Johns Hopkins University; Senior Research Scholar, Georgetown University) ,  Nancy E. Kass (Assistant Professor, Programs in Law, Ethics and Health, Johns Hopkins University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.40cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.883kg
ISBN:  

9780195099584

ISBN 10:   0195099583
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   13 June 1996
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Medical and Public Health Issues 1: A. Saah,: The Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS in Women 2: L. Eldred and R. Chaisson: The Clinical Course of HIV Infection in Women 3: J. Anderson: Gynecologic and Obstetrical Issues in HIV-Infected Women 4: N. Hutton: Health Prospects for children Born to HIV-Infected Women 5: L. Wissow: Psychosocial Issues for Children Born to HIV-Infected Women 6: L. Solomon and S. Cohn: Access to and Utilization of Health Services by HIV-Infected Women 7: M.E. McCaul, M.L. Blanton and D.S. Svikis: Drug Use, HIV Status and Reproduction Part II: Legal Issues 8: T.L. Banks: Legal Challenges: State Intervention, Reproduction, and HIV-Infected Women 9: K. Rothenberg: Reproductive Choice and Reality: An Assessment of Tort Liability for Health-Care Providers and Women with HIV/AIDS 10: K. Acuff: Perinatal Drug Use: State Interventions and the Implications for HIV Infected Women Part III: Ethical and Social Issues 11: M.G. Bloche: Clinical Counseling and the Problem of Autonomy-Negating Influence 12: M. Powers: The Moral Right to Have Children 13: P. King: Reproductive Choices of Adolescent Females with HIV/AIDS 14: A. Allen: Moral Multiculturalism, Childbearing, and AIDS Part IV: Voices from the Community 15: N. Kass and R. Faden: Practices and Opinions of Health Care Providers Serving HIV-Infected Women 16: N. Kass and R. Faden: In Women's Words: The Values and Life Experiences of HIV-Infected Women Part V: Conclusion 17: The Working Group: HIV Infection and Childbearing : A Proposal for Policy and Clinical Practice

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Faden and Kass' book provides a thorough analysis of the myriad of issues that arise around childbearing for HIV infected women. --Journal of Public Health Policy This is an extremely important book that should be available in all public, academic, and medical libraries. It provides much for everyone to think about. --AIDS Book Review Journal Very detailed arguments, legal, moral, and philosophical....This book is rich in detail... --University of Toronto Medical Journal

Author Information

Ruth R. Faden, Ph.D., M.P.H., is the Philip Franklin Wagley Professor of Biomedical Ethics and Director of the Bioethics Institute at Johns Hopkins University. From 1994-1995, she was appointed by President Clinton to chair the Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments. Dr. Faden has published extensively in ethics and health policy, research ethics, and health behavior. Nancy E. Kass, Sc.D., is Assistant Professor in the Program in Law, Ethics, and Health of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Kass has conducted research and authored numerous publications in bioethics and health policy, with particular focus on issues related to HIV and genetics. She also testifies and conducts advocacy work with Maryland's AIDS Legislative Committee.

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