Denmark - Chapter in Handbook of Global Bioethics: Denmark

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This chapter about bioethics in Denmark focuses on specific Danish characteristics. These are the early start of a bioethics debate, legislation and bioethics councils; the independence of the councils and the parliamentarians voting on ethical issues; the introduction and extraordinary importance of laymen as a part of the bioethical debate and decisions; and the strong focus on debate and educational tools.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Global Bioethics
EditorsHenk A.M. J. ten Have, Bert Gordijn
Number of pages19
Volume3
Place of PublicationDordrecht
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
Publication date2014
Edition1
Pages1067-1086
Chapter61
ISBN (Print)978-94-007-2511-9
ISBN (Electronic)978-94-007-2516-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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