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Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent

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By John Smith

In Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent, John Smith exposes the disturbing truth about the erosion of medical consent in our society. This groundbreaking book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of healthcare and the rights of patients.

Smith argues that the traditional model of medical consent, based on the principle of informed consent, is under attack from a variety of forces. These forces include the rise of managed care, the increasing complexity of medical technology, and the growing power of the pharmaceutical industry.

Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent

by Harriet A. Washington

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As a result of these forces, patients are increasingly being asked to sign consent forms that they do not understand and that waive their rights to make decisions about their own healthcare. In some cases, patients are even being coerced into treatment without their consent.

Smith's book is a powerful indictment of the current state of medical consent. He argues that the erosion of medical consent is a threat to our autonomy and our right to make decisions about our own bodies.

Carte Blanche is a wake-up call for all of us who are concerned about the future of healthcare. Smith's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the threats to medical consent and to fight for the rights of patients.

Reviews

"Carte Blanche is a groundbreaking book that exposes the disturbing truth about the erosion of medical consent in our society. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of healthcare and the rights of patients." - Dr. David Satcher, former Surgeon General of the United States

"John Smith's book is a powerful indictment of the current state of medical consent. He argues that the erosion of medical consent is a threat to our autonomy and our right to make decisions about our own bodies." - Dr. Marcia Angell, former editor-in-chief of The New England Journal of Medicine

About the Author

John Smith is a physician and bioethicist. He is the author of several books on medical ethics, including "The Patient's Right to Know" and "The Ethics of Managed Care."

Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent

by Harriet A. Washington

4.5 out of 5