Medical ethics and professional conduct Books

In this book, Dr. Richard Allen Williams has assembled the very best scholars on healthcare disparities to raise the public consciousness of this issue. Arranged into discrete categories, this volume contains comprehensive...

In virtually all the developed countries of the Western world, people are living longer and reproducing less. At the same time, costs for the care of the elderly and infirm continue to rise dramatically. Given these facts, it...

Western societies generally recognize both a legal and a moral right to privacy. However, at the present time there is no settled opin­ ion in the United States regarding how these rights should relate to medical information...

Prominent bioethicists whose work is rooted in philosophy, religion, medicine, nursing, literature, history, and policy analysis join together to discuss their methods and professional insights, as well as to better define the...

For years, speculation has been mounting among lawyers, church leaders, social scientists, and the general public over the question of prolongation of life and the critically ill patient's "right to die

This open access book presents an ethical approach to utilizing personal medical data. It features essays that combine academic argument with practical application of ethical principles. The contributors are experts in ethics and law. They address the...

This open access book discusses individual, collective, and institutional responsibilities with regard to vaccination from the perspective of philosophy and public health ethics. It addresses the issue of what it means for a collective to be morally...

This book addresses the unique moral questions raised by pregnancy and its intimate bodily nature. From assisted reproduction to abortion and 'vital conflict' resolution to more everyday concerns of the pregnant woman, this book argues for pregnancy as a...

In The Limits and Lies of Human Genetic Research, Jonathan Kaplan weighs in on the controversial subject of the roles genes play in determining aspects of physical and behavioral human variation. Limits and Lies makes the case that neither the...

At a time of increased interest and renewed shock over the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, Acres of Skin sheds light on yet another dark episode of American medical history. In this disturbing expose, Allen M. Hornblum tells the story of Philadelphia's...

Tod Chambers suggests that literary theory is a crucial component in the complete understanding of bioethics. The Fiction of Bioethics explores the medical case study and distills the idea that bioethicists study real-life cases, while philosophers...

Written with poignancy and compassion, Do We Still Need Doctors? is a personal account from the front lines of the moral and political battles that are reshaping America's health care system.

Genetic screening technologies involving pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) raise particular issues about selective reproduction and the welfare of the child to be born. How does selection impact on the identity of the child who is born? Are...

Health and social service providers are in pivotal positions to provide preventive and restorative services to those affected by violent and abusive behaviour. This comprehensive textbook presents theoretical background and practical strategies for doing...

Debating Human Genetics is based on ethnographic research focusing primarily on the UK publics who are debating and engaging with human genetics, and related bio and techno-science. Drawing on recent interviews and data, collated in a range of public...

In the complex and rapidly evolving field of healthcare, ethical dilemmas are as common as they are challenging. "Basic Ethics" is an essential guide that navigates through these complexities by illuminating the foundational ethical concepts that both...

Many people do not realize that the Germans were methodically killing fellow Germans before they were killing Jews, gypsies, and dissidents. 'Action T4' was a medical program that quietly whisked disabled and mentally ill people for extermination. ...

Discover the comprehensive guide to ethical practices in todays society, covering topics. business and healthcare to technology and education.Explore the importance of ethics, historical perspectives, decision-making frameworks, and ethical challenges in...

Dive into "Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility," the ultimate playbook for mastering the art of ethical living! This engaging guide is packed with practical tools and real-world advice to help you tackle ethical dilemmas head-on and champion social...

Designer Babies: The Ethics of Customizing Children by Michelle Zhang is a comprehensive exploration of the controversial topic, covering everything from the historical context and evolution of genetic technology to the ethical considerations, legal...

Confined to the Sidelines is a juxtaposition of the poems Jeff Nisker wrote in the time of COVID with four of his related social-justice poems. With this volume, Nisker hopes to imbue new compassion in health professionals, other health-policy makers and...

The debate over vaccines and their impact on people has been ongoing for many years. While some people believe that vaccines are necessary, others are strongly opposed to them. Unfortunately, many people lack the necessary information to make informed...

In this wide-ranging history of euthanasia and assisted suicide, historian Richard Weikart takes us from the ancient Jews, Greeks, and Romans to the contemporary scene-where the urge to help people kill themselves has intensified, even to the point of...

This book examines some of the more disturbing representations of nurses in popular culture, to understand nursing's complex identities, challenges and future directions.It critically analyses disquieting representations of nurses who don't care, who...

This book explores Kierkegaard's significance for bioethics and discusses how Kierkegaard's existential thinking can enrich and advance current bioethical debates.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Examines crucial concerns in palliative care, including the proper balance between comfort and cure for the patient, the integration of spiritual well-being, and the challenges of providing care in the absence of basic medical services and supplies.

Strategies or decisions aimed at affecting, in a manner considered to be positive, the genetic heritage of a child in the context of human reproduction are increasingly being accepted in contemporary society. As a result, unnerving similarities between...

Health, Wellness, and Ethics: A Comprehensive Guide provides a thorough exploration of the intersection between health, wellness, and ethics. From historical perspectives to decision-making frameworks, ethical challenges in various healthcare settings,...

Kemdi Chino Opara was born in Nigeria, in West Africa. As a native of Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Opara graduated from Government Secondary School in Owerri. To further his education, Opara came to the United States in 1979 and...

Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara was born in Nigeria, in West Africa. As a native of Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Opara graduated from Government Secondary School in Owerri.To further his education, Opara came to the United States in 1979...

This book is intended for spine surgeons whether they are orthopedic or neurosurgeons, for the residents, and post graduate students.It contains several chapters, covering almost all aspect of ethical conduct, starting from history, and ending in ethics...

Nursing Scope of Practice in Europe is every nurse's guidebook to understanding this subject. Nurses will learn what they need to do to keep their patients safe and stay within the legal limits of a nursing license as well as their employer's policies...

This book details how ethical and professional behaviors are the essential key to nurturing the important trust bond with patients.  Principles of Professionalism in Health Care is an evidence-based exploration of professionalism in all...

All human behaviour is, ultimately, a moral undertaking, in which each situation must be considered on its own merits. As a result ethical conduct is complex. Despite the proliferation of Codes of Conduct and other forms of professional guidance, there...

Bioethics after God explores the relationship between morality and medicine in a society that has denied the existence of God.Medicine and bioethics are going through profound changes in the Western world. Practices that prior generations would have...

In Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit, journey alongside a determined man seeking justice against a healthcare provider responsible for his wife's tragic end. Stemming from a heartbreaking fall in May 2017, this riveting account spans a relentless...

Kemdi Chino Opara was born in Ngeria, in West Africa. As a native of Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Opara graduated from Government Secondary School in Owerri. To further his education, Opara came to the United States in 1979 and...

Nursing care professionals are an essential part of the medical profession, known for their care and the assistance that they offer to patients. However, nurses must also tackle the challenges of the modern workplace, including the utilization of new...

The COVID-19 pandemic is only the latest prompt about the importance of international health and its broad influence upon social wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for an informed and coordinated effort to achieve international...

Dr. Jan Lightfoot, a retired forensic social worker, unveils a fraud conspiracy in 'The Lightfoot Report.' Despite her medical retirement due to a federal work injury, she established The Vine Network to support vulnerable communities. Her investigation...

The Wall Between My Gardens is a memoir that reflects Millie Cunningham's personal and professional journey, from falling in love with God at ten to being blessed with many opportunities and experiences. During a period of overwhelming sadness, she...

Nurses are independent and collaborative partners in health care. Historically, however, the image of nursing has been entrenched in co-dependence and a perceived victimization within the nursing profession. It is time for nurses of all levels to join...

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