Synopses & Reviews
This book introduces readers to the basic principles and language of ethics in health care. It provides a background in value development and ethical theories, including numerous real-life examples to stimulate discussion and thought. Many challenging exercises enable learners to explore the theoretical positions introduced in the book and practice their own decision making skills. New sections on: *Genetics *Organ donation *Transcultural aspects (values, real-life, decision-making, ethics, Allied Health, Healthcare, genetics, organ donation) ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual
Synopsis
This book introduces the basic principles and language of the ethics of health care and is suitable for anyone involved in the health care industry. The book provides a balanced background in value development and ethical theories and includes real-life controversies encountered by professionals. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to enable readers to explore the theoretical positions introduced in the book and to practice their decision-making skills.
Synopsis
Ethics of Health Care: A Guide for Clinical Practice, 3E is designed to guide health care students and practitioners through a wide variety of areas involving ethical controversies. It provides a background in value development and ethical theories, including numerous real-life examples to stimulate discussion and thought.
About the Author
Raymond Edge is a Professor at Maryville UniversityJohn Randall Groves is an Associate Professor of Humanities at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Human Value Development, Chapter 2: Decision Making in Value Issues, Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Health Care Ethics,Chapter 4: The Nature of Rights in Ethical Discourse, Chapter 5: Confidentiality and the Management of Health Care Information, Chapter 6: Professional Gatekeeping as a Function of Role Fidelity, Chapter 7: Autonomy vs. Paternalism: A Contest Between Virtues, Chapter 8: Justics and the Allocation of Scarce Resources, Chapter 9: Withholding and Withdrawing Life Support, Chapter 10: Euthanasia: Practice and Principles, Chapter 11: Reproductive Issues, Chapter 12: AIDS and Health Care Practice, Chapter 13: Ethical Issues and Genetic Science, Chapter 14: Transcultural Health