Julian Sheather is a writer and ethicist. He is also a consultant and adviser in ethics and human rights to several leading national and international medical organisations.

'This concise, thought-provoking overview is well worth a read' - School Science Review

• Introduction • 1. The Development of Medicine • 2. How Effective is Medicine? • 3. The Medicalization of Living and Dying • 4. Is Medicine Harmful and Unjust? • Conclusion

Julian Sheather is a writer and ethicist. He is also a consultant and adviser in ethics and human rights to several leading national and international medical organisations.

'This concise, thought-provoking overview is well worth a read' - School Science Review

• Introduction • 1. The Development of Medicine • 2. How Effective is Medicine? • 3. The Medicalization of Living and Dying • 4. Is Medicine Harmful and Unjust? • Conclusion

Julian Sheather is a writer and ethicist. He is also a consultant and adviser in ethics and human rights to several leading national and international medical organisations.

'This concise, thought-provoking overview is well worth a read' - School Science Review

• Introduction • 1. The Development of Medicine • 2. How Effective is Medicine? • 3. The Medicalization of Living and Dying • 4. Is Medicine Harmful and Unjust? • Conclusion