Ethical dilemmas and nursing practice / Anne J. Davis ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Davis, Anne J., 1931-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing ethics.

Medical ethics.

Ethics, Nursing.

Medical Subjects:

Ethics, Nursing.

Physical Description:

x, 275 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Stamford, Conn. : Appleton & Lange, [1997]

Summary:

KEY BENEFIT: " Valuable guide, helps develop the critical thinking skills needed to become effective patient advocates. Pinpointing the systematic methods of reasoning through an ethical dilemma, this is the ultimate resource to resolving ethical issues in a system undergoing fundamental change. KEY TOPICS: " The fourth edition reflects contemporary issues such as informed consent, abortion, death and dying, and behavior control. Numerous case studies are also included. Nurses, nursing students, physicians and clergy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0838522831

OCLC:

35450451