Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions - Couverture souple

Purtilo, Ruth; Cassell, Christine K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0721677991 ISBN 13 : 9780721677996

Editeur : W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

This 3rd Edition of this popular text helps the reader face ethical issues and dilemmas in a dramatically changing health care system. It provides a solid foundation for intelligent discussion of ethical topics, presenting the basic language, approaches, and analytic tools of professional ethics. Thought provoking chapters sharpen critical thinking skills while recounting contemporary case scenarios. Discussions suggest practical approaches to commonly encountered clinical issues such as confidentiality, informed consent, information sharing, and end of life care.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Ideal for all health care professionals, Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 5th Edition provides a solid foundation in basic ethical theory, the terms and concepts of ethics, and current ethical issues. Expert authors Ruth Purtilo and Regina Doherty outline a unique 6-step decision-making process as a guide to making effective choices that lead to a professional and caring response to patients. They also suggest practical approaches to commonly encountered clinical issues such as confidentiality, informed consent, information sharing, and end-of-life care. With this book, you will develop the skills you need to recognize, understand, and resolve ethical problems.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0721677991
• ISBN 13: 9780721677996
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 334
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italie