Build the skills you need to understand and resolve ethical problems! Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 7th Editionprovides a solid foundation in ethical theory and concepts, applying these principles to the ethical issues surrounding health care today. It uses a unique, six-step decision-making process as a framework for thinking critically and thoughtfully, with case studies of patients to illustrate ethical topics such as conflict of interest, patient confidentiality, and upholding best practices. Written by Regina F. Doherty, an educator and occupational therapist, this book will help you make caring and effective ethical choices that improve patient care and outcomes.
New to this edition
Key Features
1. Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright Page - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Foreword - p. vii 8. What’s New in This Edition - p. xi 9. Acknowledgments - p. xiii 10. Notes to Instructors on Using This Edition - p. xv 11. Guide to Ethical Narratives in Text - p. xxxi 12. Chapter 1 Morality and Ethics: What They Are and Why They Matter - p. 2 13. Chapter 2 The Ethical Goal of Professional Practice: A Caring Response - p. 26 14. Chapter 3 Prototypes of Ethical Problems - p. 51 15. Chapter 4 Ethical Theories and Approaches: Conceptual Tools for Ethical Decision Making - p. 70 16. Chapter 5 The Six-Step Process of Ethical Decision Making - p. 103 17. Chapter 6 Ethical Life as a Health Professional: Integrity, Resilience, and Courage - p. 120 18. Chapter 7 Shared Moral Community: Ethical Decision Making in Interprofessional Teams - p. 151 19. Chapter 8 Living Ethically Within Healthcare Organizations - p. 178 20. Chapter 9 Honoring Confidentiality - p. 204 21. Chapter 10 Communication and Shared Decision Making - p. 227 22. Chapter 11 Informed Consent in Care Delivery and Research - p. 252 23. 12 Ethical Issues in Chronic Care and Disability - p. 292 24. Chapter 13 Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care - p. 319 25. Chapter 14 Distributive Justice: Rights, Resource Allocation, and Policy Considerations - p. 354 26. Chapter 15 Compensatory and Social Justice: Essential Equity and Inclusion Considerations - p. 379 27. Chapter 16 Health Professionals as Good Citizens: Responsibility and Opportunity - p. 407 28. Index - p. 435
Build the skills you need to understand and resolve ethical problems! Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 7th Editionprovides a solid foundation in ethical theory and concepts, applying these principles to the ethical issues surrounding health care today. It uses a unique, six-step decision-making process as a framework for thinking critically and thoughtfully, with case studies of patients to illustrate ethical topics such as conflict of interest, patient confidentiality, and upholding best practices. Written by Regina F. Doherty, an educator and occupational therapist, this book will help you make caring and effective ethical choices that improve patient care and outcomes.
New to this edition
Key Features
1. Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright Page - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Foreword - p. vii 8. What’s New in This Edition - p. xi 9. Acknowledgments - p. xiii 10. Notes to Instructors on Using This Edition - p. xv 11. Guide to Ethical Narratives in Text - p. xxxi 12. Chapter 1 Morality and Ethics: What They Are and Why They Matter - p. 2 13. Chapter 2 The Ethical Goal of Professional Practice: A Caring Response - p. 26 14. Chapter 3 Prototypes of Ethical Problems - p. 51 15. Chapter 4 Ethical Theories and Approaches: Conceptual Tools for Ethical Decision Making - p. 70 16. Chapter 5 The Six-Step Process of Ethical Decision Making - p. 103 17. Chapter 6 Ethical Life as a Health Professional: Integrity, Resilience, and Courage - p. 120 18. Chapter 7 Shared Moral Community: Ethical Decision Making in Interprofessional Teams - p. 151 19. Chapter 8 Living Ethically Within Healthcare Organizations - p. 178 20. Chapter 9 Honoring Confidentiality - p. 204 21. Chapter 10 Communication and Shared Decision Making - p. 227 22. Chapter 11 Informed Consent in Care Delivery and Research - p. 252 23. 12 Ethical Issues in Chronic Care and Disability - p. 292 24. Chapter 13 Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care - p. 319 25. Chapter 14 Distributive Justice: Rights, Resource Allocation, and Policy Considerations - p. 354 26. Chapter 15 Compensatory and Social Justice: Essential Equity and Inclusion Considerations - p. 379 27. Chapter 16 Health Professionals as Good Citizens: Responsibility and Opportunity - p. 407 28. Index - p. 435
