Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians

Lo, Bernard, M.D.

ISBN 10: 0781793793 / ISBN 13: 9780781793797

Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781793793
• ISBN 13: 9780781793797
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Every day clinicians encounter ethical dilemmas that have a direct impact on patient care. This timely Fourth Edition gives you expert guidance in approaching a wide range of ethical dilemmas and developing an action plan even when competing points of view have equal merit. Most chapters include real-life sample cases that the author walks through, discussing the salient issues and how to approach them.

Highlights of this edition include:

• A new chapter on ethical issues in cross-cultural medicine
• New material addressing conscientious objection by physicians, with particular reference to reproductive health and caring for underserved populations
• Revised sections on disclosure of errors to patients, gifts to physicians from drug companies, involuntary psychiatric treatment, genomic medicine, and ethical issues during public health emergencies such as pandemics
• Updates on organ transplantation including increasing the donor pool and non-heart beating donors
• Updated references throughout
• A summary of key points at the end of each chapter

A companion Website includes instant fully searchable text. This useful resource is a must-read for medical students and practicing professionals at every level of experience.