Unlocking the Power of Ethics in Health Promotion and Health Education

Authored by renowned expert Jody Vogelzang, Ethics for Health Promotion and Health Education delves into the fundamental principles of ethics and their application in the field of health promotion and health education. This comprehensive guide explores the interpretations of classical ethicists and their relevance to promoting and teaching health in various settings.

Core Ethical Principles for Health Professionals

The book extensively covers four core ethical principles crucial for health educators and practitioners: autonomy, beneficence, maleficence, and justice. These principles serve as the foundation for promoting and teaching health, ensuring that professionals make informed decisions that prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities.

Real-World Applications of Ethics in Health Education

Using case study methods, this text applies the Code of Ethics for Health Education Specialists (CNHEO revised code) to real-world scenarios, providing readers with practical insights into the application of ethics in health education and promotion. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking exercises to challenge readers’ ethical thinking and promote reflective practice.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of core ethical principles and their application in health promotion and health education
• Practical case studies and exercises to promote ethical thinking and reflective practice
• Authored by experienced health educators and practitioners for health educator and practitioner communities

Product Details:

Published by Elsevier Science on September 1, 2023, this informative text is available in English. The ISBN numbers are 9780323952293 and 9780323952309.