Part of the Philosophical Studies Series book series (PSSP, volume 137) (also available in .epub format) |

This open access book presents an ethical approach to utilizing personal medical data. It features essays that combine academic argument with practical application of ethical principles. The contributors are experts in ethics and law. They address the challenges in the re-use of medical data of the deceased on a voluntary basis. This pioneering study looks at the many factors involved when individuals and organizations wish to share information for research, policy-making, and humanitarian purposes. |

This book was published under a CC-BY 4.0 license. |