Lazarus Case Life-And-Death Issues in Neonatal Intensive Care

Outstanding Academic Title, 2003, Choice MagazineIn this startlingly original book, John D. Lantos weaves a compelling story that captures the dilemmas of modern medical practice. The Lazarus Case begins with a fictional malpractice case -- an amalgam of typical cases in which Lantos has testified as an expert witness -- and uses it as the framework for addressing the ethical issues surrounding neonatal intensive care. Lantos draws on his experience in neonatal medicine, pediatrics, and medical ethics to explore multiple ethical dilemmas through one poignant representative situation.Lantos, John D. is the author of 'Lazarus Case Life-And-Death Issues in Neonatal Intensive Care' with ISBN 9780801867620 and ISBN 0801867622.