Nursing ethics through the life span / Elsie L. Bandman, Bertram Bandman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bandman, Elsie L.

Contributor:

Bandman, Bertram.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing ethics.

Ethics, Nursing.

Medical Subjects:

Ethics, Nursing.

Physical Description:

xii, 333 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, [2002]

Summary:

Exploring both traditional and contemporary ethical theories, the fourth edition of ">Nursing Ethics through the Life Span" outlines and applies philosophical guidelines that will assist any nurse in making ethically sound choices. Appropriate either as a guide for nursing students or as a reference for practicing nurses, Bandman & Bandman give readers a thorough, sound basis for understanding why the application of ethical principles is important in health care. Included are: Clinical case studies within each chapter to illustrate day-to-day ethical situations. Extensive coverage of current healthcare topics that have ethical ramifications such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, HIV/AIDS, organ transplantation, and experimental medical treatments. "What If..." questions throughout the text to encourage critical thinking. Special ethics chapters that feature "Developmental Highlights, " "Issues and Problems, " and "Morally Reasoned Nursing Interventions."

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0838569765

9780838569764

OCLC:

45500356