The Umbilical Cord Blood Controversies in Medical Law (Biomedical Law and Ethics Library)

Synopsis

Since The Therapeutic Value Of Umbilical Cord Blood (ucb) Stem Cells Was First Recognised In The Late 1980s, There Has Been A Proliferation Of Both Public And Private Ucb Banks Worldwide. However, The Ability To Utilise Such A Potentially Valuable Resource Has Provoked A Number Of Controversies. In A Distinctly Accessible Style, This Book Unpacks The Socio-legal Implications Of The Ucb Collection Process And Constructs A Detailed Analysis Of The Law And Ethics That Surrounds Ucb Banking In The Uk, Including Ownership Of The Cells.--back Cover. Background To The Controversies -- The Risks Of Cord Blood Collection -- The Rise Of The Cord Blood Industry -- Cord Blood And The Law Of Informed Consent In The Uk -- Cord Blood Ownership. Karen Devine. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.