The Ethics of Surgical Practice Cases, Dilemmas, and Resolutions |
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| Author:
| Jones, James W.
McCullough, Laurence B.
Richman, Bruce W. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-532108-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $145.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume provides a collection of case studies representing a wide range of the ethcial issues surgeons confront today. This excellent text for academic courses in surgical ethics is a fascinating read for practicing surgeons. The editors guide us through 60 brief, realistic, and ethically complex problems, offering a series of five possible resolutions to each and guiding us through the relative benefits and weaknesses of the options until a best ethical choice is arrived at. The...
More DescriptionThis volume provides a collection of case studies representing a wide range of the ethcial issues surgeons confront today. This excellent text for academic courses in surgical ethics is a fascinating read for practicing surgeons. The editors guide us through 60 brief, realistic, and ethically complex problems, offering a series of five possible resolutions to each and guiding us through the relative benefits and weaknesses of the options until a best ethical choice is arrived at. The volume includes sections on Consent and Disclosure, Self-Regulations, Research and Innovation, Conflicts of Interest, Business Dealings, and End of Life Issues, each with a brief introduction by the editors.