Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

Now in its Fifth Edition, Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians is a respected reference that empowers healthcare professionals to navigate the complex ethical issues that arise in patient care. This authoritative guide provides clinicians with the essential background information and practical guidance needed to tackle common and challenging ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.

Understanding Clinical Ethics

The book begins with a concise overview of clinical ethics, providing readers with a solid foundation to understand key ethical issues in healthcare. This thorough introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of real-world ethical dilemmas, each accompanied by expert analysis and guidance on how to approach them.

Real-World Ethical Dilemmas and Expert Guidance

The book presents a wide range of real-world ethical dilemmas, each with expert commentary on salient issues and practical advice on how to resolve them. This extensive collection of case studies enables clinicians to develop the critical thinking skills and ethical reasoning necessary to make informed decisions in complex clinical situations.

New Features in the Fifth Edition

This updated edition includes new discussions on:

• Ethical issues related to clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine
• The implications of electronic medical records on patient care
• Genetic testing and its ethical considerations
• Opioid prescription and the ethical dilemmas surrounding it
• Ethical issues in ambulatory care
• Quality improvement and the role of advance care planning

These new topics are supplemented with more detailed case analyses, additional examples of ethical reasoning, and special feature pages highlighting the relevance of clinical ethics to various medical specialties, including emergency medicine, oncology, palliative care, and family medicine.

Interactive Features and Resources

The book’s two-color design enhances retention of material for visual learners, while an accompanying website provides access to the full text, interactive features, and knowledge-testing tools to reinforce understanding and promote learning.

With its comprehensive coverage of clinical ethics, practical guidance, and interactive resources, Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians is an indispensable reference for healthcare professionals seeking to provide high-quality patient care in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Product Details:

ISBN-13: 9781451176407
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date: January 28, 2013
Edition: 5
Pages: 384