Philip Cheung – författare

It has been claimed by fertility experts that embryos can be screened for 6,000 diseases, thereby the risk of x-linked diseases can be minimised by ''cherry-picking'' male embryos that do not carry the abnormal gene. If medical scientists continue to strive for cures, genetic aberrance in human could be a phenomenon of the past...This challenging book explores issues of professional integrity and ethics underpinning medical research. It includes real-life case studies where public trust in medical research has been misplaced and encourages medical professionals to adhere to professional codes of conduct and be informed about their decision making process. It is vital reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of medicine, law, sociology and social policy, philosophy, health related research and ethics. Practising researchers in medicine and the pharmaceutical industry, and their managers will find it invaluable. The text provides motivation for academics and educators with an interest in research and governance. Healthcare policy makers and shapers, patient rights groups, campaigners and the general media will find the information enlightening. "Over the last four decades, medicine has given hope to many people and saved many lives as a result of the ability of the physicians and surgeons to develop new treatments and innovative surgical techniques. While we can celebrate the success of medical science, we should also critically examine some of these developments against principles and in the light of public opinion." - Philip Cheung.

This is a work that is meant to give advice and words of wisdom and encouragement, especially for graduating students. The book goes through a series of "Don''t Forget''s" and encourages readers to remember to believe in themselves. From the back cover of the print edition: "This book is written as a guidebook that offers small words of advice to students, young adults, and even adults and that reminds people to remember about the important things in life. The book is structured in a series of "Don''t Forget''s" in life, such as "Don''t Forget to Smile" and "Don''t Forget to Say I Love You." Each "Don''t Forget" offers an explanation to as why we should not forget whichever topic is presented. This can act as a guide for graduating students, a reminder for young adults, and a read to look back on their lives for adults of all ages."