The picture of health : medical ethics and the movies / edited by Henri Colt, Silvia Quadrelli, and Lester D. Friedman.

New York : Oxford University Press, [2011], ©2011.

xxx, 527 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

Personal reflections about film and ethics -- Autonomy, justice, and informed consent -- Professionalism -- Communication and provider-patient relationships -- Health care policy and social responsibility -- Rights, responsibilities, and research -- Reproduction, genetics, and sexuality -- End of life and right to die -- Other ethical issues in medical specialties.