IGHTS, DUTIES AND THE BODY
ights, Duties and the Body Law and Ethics of the Maternal–Fetal Conflict
OSAMUND SCOTT King’s College London
OXFOD – POTLAND OEGON 2002
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To iccardo and my parents
Acknowledgements Since a much earlier incarnation of this book was a doctoral thesis, my greatest debt is to my supervisor, Professor Andrew Grubb. How difficult was the task of supervising a student with a background in philosophy and law in the production of a thesis that would be satisfactory in both respects, only he can say. For my part, I can report that he always received my work with interest and enthusiasm, offered invaluable criticism (without which the work would have been much the poorer) and, not least, great encouragement. I thank him for the opportunity to work with him and learn from his abundant and astute knowledge of medical law (and much else besides) and for the skilful blend of help and freedom he gave me in this process. I am also deeply grateful to my publisher, ichard Hart, for his decision to accept my book proposal. The philosophical sections of the book greatly benefited from the guidance and criticism of Ms Pat Walsh and Dr oger Crisp. Pat Walsh read drafts of Part I, providing careful and imaginative criticism in the process. I thank her for the generosity of her assistance. For similar generosity I am also indebted to oger Crisp, who helped with Part I, and a section in chapter seven. For his thoughtful comments, judicious criticism and encouragement I am very grateful. I would also like to