Beginnings
A short history of dignity
Defining and dissecting dignity
"Dignity is useless"
What do non-philosophers and non-lawyers mean by dignity?
Taking stock of the view from the academy and the ward
Dignity in the courtroom : general overview
Consent, confidentiality, privacy, medical research and resources
Human enhancement and cloning technologies
Reproductive choice and the unborn
The end of life
The use and abuse of body parts.