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Clinical Ethics: A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine, Seventh Edition

by: Jonsen, Albert; Siegler, Mark; Winslade, William

ISBN: 9780071634144 | 0071634142

Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Pub. Date: 5/5/2010

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

Sales Handle The world's most reader-friendly and clinically-oriented guide to the complex and field of medical ethics. Featuring the authors acclaimed "four box" approach, this book hasbeen relied upon by tens of thousands of healthcare students and professionals for its case-based and crystal clear coverage to ethical situations encountered in everydaymedical practice.About the Book One of the most widely read textbooks on medical ethics, Clinical Ethics introduces the four-topics method of approaching ethical problems (Medical Indications; P... MOREatientPreferences; Quality of Life; and Contextual Features).Each of the four sections represents one of the topics. In each chapter, the authors discuss case examplessand provide analysis, comments, and specific recommendations. The four-topics method is an organizational process by which clinicians can begin to understand the complexities involved in ethical cases and can proceed to find a solution for each case.Medical ethics is a rapidly evolving field, due to rapid advances in medical technology and therapeutic options. The field can be complex and difficult to apply in dailypractice. Clinical Ethics is a simple, clear, and case-based approach, making it an ideal introdcutory textbook for medical, nursing, allied health, and other studentslearning and practivcing in the health professions.Features Crystal clear coverage of the complex field of bioethics and clinical ethics A great new design featuring a 2 color format New and expanded coverage of cultural issues in medical ethics Features extensive use of clinical case scenarios, so readers can apply the book'sbasic concepts to real world patient encounters Pediatrics issues in medical ethics are now featured in distinct sections at the end ofall chapters Features the famous Four Topics Method, an easy approach used to identify,analyze, and resolve ethical problems in clinical medicine Current opinion on complex and controversial issues such as physician-assisteddeath, genetic testing and screening, and stem-celled transplantation Coverage of ethical considerations in research trials, palliative care, and othergrowing medical areas Practical coverage of all the important legal issues Crystal clear coverage of the complexities of ethics in clinical medicine. The case-based approach allows students to apply the material to real world situations they will encounter in actual practice.Market/Audience Medical Students, Yr 1: 17,000 Medical Students, Yr 2: 17,000 Medical Students, Yrs 3 and 4: 32,000 NP and PA students: 30,000 Medical ethics: 1000 Pharmacy students: 10,000 Medical residents: 23,000 IM and FP clinicians: 150,000 Other (sociology, allied health professions)Author Profiles Albert Jonsen (San Francisco, CA)is one of the world's leading experts on clinical ethics. Professor Emeritus at the UCSF School of Medicine, Dr. Jonsen developed the four-topic" approach to medical ethics that is more explicitly clinical and real world than the established approached to the subject.Mark Siegler (Chicago, IL)is Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago and also a nationallyrenown expert on clinical ethics.William Winslade JD (Galveston, TX)is nationally known as a bioethicist and is Professor at theUniversity of Texas Medical Branch.

"This book is about the ethical issues that clinicians encounter in caring for patients. In order to practice excellent clinical care, clinicians and those studying to become clinicians must understand ethical issues such as informed consent, truth telling, confidentiality, privacy, the distinction between research and clinical care, and end-of-life care. Our audience also includes families and other persons close to patients, who may participate in decisions about their care"--Provided by publisher.

Make the right choice when facing ethical issues in clinical practiceClinical Ethicsteaches health care professionals how to effectively identify, evaluate, and resolve ethical issues in clinical medicine. Utilizing the author's acclaimed "four topics" method and numerous illustrative case examples, the book enables practitioners to gain a better understanding of complexities involved in ethical cases and proceed to find a solution for each case. A great new design featuring a 2-color presentation New and expanded coverage of cultural issues in medical ethics Extensive use of clinical case scenarios, allow you to apply the book's basic concepts to real world patient encounters Features the famous Four Topics Method, an easy approach used to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical problems in clinical medicine Current opinion on complex and controversial issues such as physician-assisted death, genetic testing and screening, and stem-celled transplantation Coverage of ethical considerations in research trials, palliative care, and other growing medical areas Practical coverage of all the important legal issuesThe content you need to make the right choice: Introduction; Indications for Medical Intervention;Preferences of Patients;Quality of Life;Contextual Features.

A unique structured approach to solving ethical issues that arise in daily clinical practice

A Doody's Core Title for 2011!

Clinical Ethics teaches the widely-known Four-Topics Method to help you make the right choice when facingcomplex ethical questions and dilemmas encountered during everyday patient care. You will learn an easy-to-apply system based on simple questions about medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life, and contextual features that clearly explain clinical ethics and helps you formulate a sound diagnosis and treatment strategy.

Goes beyond theory to offer a solid decision-making strategy applicable to real-world practice
Numerous clinical case examples link principles to everyday practice--many new to this edition
Practical coverage of important legal issues
Ethical considerations in palliative care, medically assisted death, clinical research, and other timely issues
Perfect for students, trainees, clinicians, ethics committee members, nurses, and patients
Handy four-topics chart pullout card

The content you need to make the right choice:
Introduction; Medical Intervention;Patient Preferences;Quality of Life;Contextual Features.

Introduction	p. 1
The Four Topics	p. 2
Resources in Clinical Ethics	p. 5
Acknowledgements	p. 6
Bibliography	p. 7
The Four Topics Chart	p. 8
Medical Indications	p. 9
Indicated and Nonindicated Interventions	p. 18
Clinical Judgment and Clinical Uncertainty	p. 24
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Orders no... MOREt to Resuscitate (DNR)	p. 30
Medical Error	p. 39
Determination of Death	p. 40
Summary	p. 43
Pediatric Notes	p. 44
Patient Preferences	p. 47
Informed Consent	p. 51
Decisional Capacity	p. 65
Decision Making for the Mentally Incapacitated Patient	p. 80
Surrogate Decision-Makers	p. 87
Failure to Cooperate in the Therapeutic Relationship	p. 92
Pediatric Notes	p. 102
Quality of Life	p. 109
Divergent Evaluations of Quality of Life	p. 116
Enhancement Medicine	p. 125
Compromised Quality of Life and Life-Sustaining Interventions	p. 126
Pain Relief for Terminally Ill Patients	p. 144
Medically Assisted Dying	p. 148
Care of the Dying Patient	p. 155
Treatment of Attempted or Suspected Suicides	p. 156
Pediatric Notes	p. 158
Contextual Features	p. 161
Health Professions	p. 165
Other Interested Parties	p. 170
Confidentiality of Medical Information	p. 174
Economics of Clinical Care	p. 181
Allocation of Scarce Health Resources	p. 187
Influence of Religion on Clinical Decisions	p. 199
Role of Law in Clinical Ethics	p. 201
Clinical Research	p. 203
Clinical Teaching	p. 211
Public Health	p. 214
Organizational Ethics	p. 219
Pediatric Notes	p. 222
Locator	p. 225
Pullout Card-The Four Topics Chart
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Albert Jonsen, PhD, is one of the world's leading experts on clinical ethics. Professor Emeritus at the UCSF School of Medicine, Dr. Jonsen developed the four-topic" approach to medical ethics that is more explicitly clinical and real world than the established approaches to the subject.

Mark Siegler, MD is Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago and also a nationallyrenown expert on clinical ethics.

William Winslade, PhD, JD, is nationally known as a bioethicist and is Professor at theUniversity of Texas Medical Branch.

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