Synopses & Reviews
Exploring both traditional and contemporary ethical theories, the fourth edition of <>
>Nursing Ethics through the Life Span outlines and applies philosophical guidelines that will assist any nurse in making ethically sound choices. Appropriate either as a guide for nursing students or as a reference for practicing nurses, Bandman & Bandman give readers a thorough, sound basis for understanding why the application of ethical principles is important in health care. Included are:
- Clinical case studies within each chapter to illustrate day-to-day ethical situations.
- Extensive coverage of current healthcare topics that have ethical ramifications such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, HIV/AIDS, organ transplantation, and experimental medical treatments.
- "What If..." questions throughout the text to encourage critical thinking.
- Special ethics chapters that feature "Developmental Highlights," "Issues and Problems," and "Morally Reasoned Nursing Interventions."
Synopsis
Using philosophical guidelines—and applying these guidelines throughout a patient's lifespan—this text assists readers in making ethically sound choices in nursing. It explores both traditional and contemporary ethical theories and acknowledges changing trends in the health field, incorporating issues such as managed care. Includes clinical case studies within each chapter. Incorporates a new organization in Part Two, in three sections entitled "Developmental Highlights," "Issues and Problems," and "Morally Reasoned Nursing Interventions." Provides new "What if?" questions throughout to help apply theory to real events. Offers extensive analysis of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Includes thorough coverage of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its moral complexities. Discusses organ transplantation and experimental medical treatments in ethical context. Ideal for practicing nurses looking for a reference on professional ethics.
Table of Contents
I. MORAL PATHWAYS IN NURSING. 1. The Moral Significance of Nursing. 2. Models of Professional Relationships.
3. Self-Interest Morality.
4. Virtue Ethics in Nursing.
5. Consequentialist or Utilitarian Ethics.
6. Duty-Based Ethics: Universal Moral Principles.
7. Rights-Based Ethics.
8. Ethical Decision Making in Nursing.
II. NURSING ETHICS THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN. 9. Nursing Ethics in the Procreative Family.
10. Ethics and the Problem of Abortion.
11. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Infants.
12. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Children.
13. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Adolescents.
14. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Adults.
15. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of the Elderly.
16. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of the Dying.
Glossary of Selected Terms.
Appendix.
Index.