Synopses & Reviews
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.
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
Preface. Human Value Development. Reasoning in the World of Values. The Nature of Rights in Ethical Discourse. Basic Principles of Health Care Ethics. Confidentiality and the Managment of Health Care Information. Professional Gatekeeping as a Function of Role Duty. Autonomy vs. Paternalism: A Contest Between Virtues. Justice and the Allocation of Scarce Resources. Withholding and Withdrawing Life Support. Euthanasia: Practice and Principles. Abortion. AIDS and Health Care Practice. Ethical Issues and Genetic Sciences. Transcultural Awareness: An Essential for Ethical Practice.