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Ideal For All Health Care Professionals, Ethical Dimensions In The Health Professions, 5Th Edition Provides A Solid Foundation In Basic Ethical Theory, The Terms And Concepts Of Ethics, And Current Ethical Issues. Expert Authors Ruth Purtilo And Regina Doherty Outline A Unique 6Step Decisionmaking Process As A Guide To Making Effective Choices That Lead To A Professional And Caring Response To Patients. They Also Suggest Practical Approaches To Commonly Encountered Clinical Issues Such As Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Information Sharing, And Endoflife Care. With This Book, You Will Develop The Skills You Need To Recognize, Understand, And Resolve Ethical Problems. Unique! 6Step Process Of Ethical Decisionmaking Provides An Organizing Framework For The Steps To Take In Arriving At An Ethical Decision. Step 1: Gather Relevant Information Step 2: Identify The Type Of Ethical Problem Step 3: Analyze The Problem Using Ethics Theories Or Approaches Step 4: Explore The Practical Alternatives Step 5: Act Step 6: Evaluate The Process And Outcome Patient Stories Begin Each Chapter With An Ethical Dilemma And Frame The Rest Of The Chapter, Tying Abstract Principles To Reallife Situations And Demonstrating The Ethical Decisionmaking Process For Each Story. Content On Endoflife Care Shows How To Develop A Caring Response Toward Dying Patients And Identifies Basic Ethical Concepts Applying To Patients With Lifethreatening Conditions. Unique! More Than 100 Reflection Boxes Indicate Important Concepts And Include Space To Jot Down Thoughts. Hipaa And Patient Confidentiality Information Covers Current Laws And Addresses What Types Of Information Are Appropriate And Inappropriate To Include In The Patient'S Medical Record. Questions For Thought And Discussion Help You Apply The Ethical Decisionmaking Process To Different Situations. Unique! Over 80 Summary Boxes Offer A Quick Review Of The Important Information In Each Section. Unique! New Coverage Of Biotechnology Addresses The Professional'S Role Relating To Environmental Responsibility And The Ecological Costs Of Various Health Care Interventions. Unique! New Content On The Intersection Of Technology And Ethics Describes The Impact Of Advances In Medical Technology In Rehabilitative Care, And Helps You Face Difficult Conversations Where You Must Offer Hope While Presenting Realistic Outcomes. Unique! New Content On Terrorism And Disaster Planning Describes The Ethical Dilemmas Professionals Face In Preventing Terrorism And Planning For Disasters. New Topics On The Ethical Decisionmaking Process Include The Concepts Of Care, Distinguishing Ethical Reasoning As A Distinct Part Of Your Clinical Reasoning And Professional Judgment, And Attention To Caregivers. New Coauthor Regina Doherty, An Occupational Therapist, Adds Expertise And An Ot Perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions'? A: 'Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions' provides a comprehensive overview of ethical theory, relevant concepts, and current ethical issues specifically for health care professionals.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Ruth Purtilo and Regina Doherty, both of whom are experts in the field.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What unique process does this book introduce for ethical decision-making? A: It outlines a 6-step decision-making process that includes gathering information, identifying ethical problems, analyzing issues, exploring alternatives, acting, and evaluating outcomes.
- Q: Is there any content related to end-of-life care in the book? A: Yes, the book includes content on developing caring responses toward dying patients and discusses ethical concepts related to life-threatening conditions.
- Q: What types of ethical dilemmas are addressed in the book? A: The book addresses various ethical dilemmas, including issues of confidentiality, informed consent, and technology's impact on ethics.
- Q: Are there any practical tools included in the book to assist with understanding ethical concepts? A: Yes, the book includes over 100 reflection boxes and 80 summary boxes to help readers review and reflect on important concepts.
- Q: What is the publication date of the 5th edition? A: The 5th edition was published on November 17, 2010.
- Q: What binding type does this edition have? A: This edition is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all health care professionals? A: Yes, it is designed to be ideal for all health care professionals seeking to understand ethical dimensions in their practice.