Modern medicine is a powerful institution. With the help of highlydevelopeddrugs and surgical techniques it promises to relieve suffering improve thequality of ... » 

Modern medicine is a powerful institution. With the help of highlydevelopeddrugs and surgical techniques it promises to relieve suffering improve thequality of life and extend the lifespan. This book presents a reappraisal ofthe changes to the health service and analyzes their effects on the status andpractice of health professionals. «