Medical Ethics and Humanities
Author | : Frederick Paola |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 473 |
Release | : 2010-03-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780763760632 |
ISBN-13 | : 0763760633 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Medical Ethics and Humanities is a survey of medical ethics and humanities that addresses ethical and legal issues of concern to health care students and providers. Authored by experts in medical ethics and humanities, the book explains the various approaches to ethical analysis and illustrates their application through the use of cases and examples. Key features of the book include chapter learning objectives, chapter summaries, illustrative case studies, and review questions. Medical Ethics and Humanities also covers important topics include moral rules, confidentiality, pediatric ethics, and medical malpractice. This is a valuable text for all health care students and professionals!