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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (August 5, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0192630687
ISBN-13: 978-0192630681.

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Palliative care is a rapidly growing area within health care and one in which there are many ethical dilemmas. Chronically and terminally ill patients increasingly wish to take control of their own lives and deaths, resources are scarce and technology has created controversial life-prolonging treatment. This book has been written by a clinician and a teacher and writer of health care ethics to provide all those who care for the terminally ill – doctors, nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, clergy and other carers – with the concepts and principles to assist them in difficult decisions. A central theme, that technical expertise must be controlled by humane, non-technical judgements, runs through the challenging and thoughtful text. Palliative Care Ethics, in this second edition, is now more user- friendly and includes genuine case histories to illustrate ethical issues in the real world. The authors have expanded the section on rationing in respnse to the changing health care environment and confront the issues of patient rights to a far greater extent..There is also a new chapter covering terminally ill children. As the philosophy of palliation is increasingly recognised to be important from diagnosis, the coverage of more general cancer care ethics has been much increased. ‘An excellent book’ Palliative Medicine ‘A thorough reference for practitioners of palliative care’ Toronto Medical Journal ‘The authors tackle many delicate concerns with professional and human integrity’ Journal of Medical Ethics.

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Paperback: 378 pages
Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (February 15, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1556644221
ISBN-13: 978-1556644221.

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Author is an Attorney at Law, Windham, ME. Text for dental hygienists and assistants who are ready to enter practice. Provides a theoretical and philosophical framework for the legal, ethical and management dilemmas that confront members of the dental healthcare team. Includes case studies, questions following the case studies, author’s responses, and more. Softcover.

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (March 10, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416062351
ISBN-13: 978-1416062356.

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Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in practice with ETHICS AND LAW IN DENTAL HYGIENE, Second Edition. This book is written in the context of “real-world” situations that you will encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene practice. The book is divided into three sections: ethics, law, and simulations and applications. The latter section contains 25 case studies with accompanying discussion and thought questions, along with testlets that mirror the style of the newly revised National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and suggested activities. Appendixes include the recently revised American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) respective codes of ethics, making this the most up-to-date ethics book for dental hygiene currently on the market. With this expert guidance, you’ll be prepared to take the NBDHE and address ethical dilemmas in everyday practice.

• Real-world relevance of concepts helps you apply knowledge to everyday situations.
• Contributors are renowned leaders in dental hygiene education.
• Learning Outcomes and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter provide a detailed list of the concepts to master.

• A new chapter, “Social Responsibility and Justice,” covers timely issues such as access to care and disparities in oral health care.
• More case studies – 25 total – cover a wide range of situations.
• The latest information on HIPAA policies is discussed, and the newly revised ADA and ADHA codes of ethics are printed in their entirety.

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Paperback: 366 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (March 4, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521664748
ISBN-13: 978-0521664745.

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This volume brings together an unusually broad range of experts from reproductive medicine, medical ethics, and law to address the important ethical problems in maternal-fetal medicine which impact directly on clinical practice. The book is divided into parts by the stages of pregnancy, within which the authors cover four main areas: the balance of power in the doctor-patient relationship and the justifiable limits of paternalism and autonomy; the impact of new technologies and new diseases; disability and enhancement; and difference–to what extent should the clinician respect the tenets of other faiths in a multicultural society.

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (July 6, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131120344
ISBN-13: 978-0131120341.

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This best-selling text for students, supervisors, and practitioners in marriage and family therapy examines the cultural, ethical, legal, and professional issues of marriage and family therapy using values as a beginning point for practice decisions. Organized in a four-part format, the book includes current cultural issues; examines ethical codes, problems, and domains; offers perspective on the latest legislation; and discusses issues of professional identity. Three chapters devoted to case studies add context and illustrate the complexities inherent in marriage and family therapy. One of these “casebook” chapters addresses ethical issues (Chapter 7), one deals with legal issues (Chapter 10) and one looks at professional issues (Chapter 12). In the fourth edition, emphasis is retained for classic ethical, legal, and professional concerns arming readers with more knowledge about: the personal, professional, and institutional layers of values affecting marriage and family therapists; managed mental health care; culturally responsive marriage and family therapy; the impact and use of technology in marriage and family therapy; and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its influence on marriage and family therapy practice.

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Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 4 edition (May 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1433803534
ISBN-13: 978-1433803536.

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The fourth edition of the classic volume Ethical Conflicts in Psychology, a perennial best seller, describes the fundamental ethical dilemmas embedded in the psychologist’s array of roles–assessor, treater, and researcher. The author updates readers on such complex issues as the duty-to-protect, multiple relationships, privacy, privileged communication, and the treatment of minors and clients with HIV/AIDS, particularly with regard to confidentiality. More than 20 articles published since 2003, and additional commentaries, have been added on topics such as performing assessments, providing therapy, and conducting research on the Internet; navigating the federal regulations governing the transmission of health care records electronically under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); responding to requests for “raw data” from parents, insurers, and attorneys; testifying as an expert witness; becoming involved in military interrogations; and practicing ethically under the boundaries of managed care. Material has been excerpted from a wide variety of publications to illuminate the most salient points related to ethics. Excerpts are linked to original commentary that highlights opposing viewpoints, poses lively discussion questions, offers numerous vignettes, and suggests additional readings.

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (September 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781787912
ISBN-13: 978-0781787918.

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This well-organized guide covers the theories and mechanics of moral reasoning, ethical and unethical behavior in sport, and the development of moral education through sport. A practical, case-based approach to sport-related dilemmas teaches readers how to successfully apply moral reasoning skills in good decision making. Readers will also explore strategies to improve the overall moral integrity of sport without diminishing its competitive element.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (November 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0849330882
ISBN-13: 978-0849330889.

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Ethnic Skin and Hair defines and reviews the differences in skin and hair function in relation to ethnicity. This book covers basic concepts of human evolution and progresses to discussions of varying skin pigments and phenotypes. It describes the physiological differences in hair and skin structure and their importance in the modulation of skin responses, as well as their effect on skin aging, cancer, and pigmentation.

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Policy Press (November 4, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1847421024
ISBN-13: 978-1847421029.

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Ethical dilemmas in the areas of health care and policy making are not new, but in recent years the frequency and diversity of these have grown considerably. All health professionals now have to consider the ethical implications of an increasing array of treatments, interventions and health promotion activities on an almost daily basis. This goes hand in hand with increasing medical knowledge, and the growth of new and innovative medical technologies and pharmaceuticals. Along with this, the same technology and knowledge is increasing professional and public awareness of new potential public health threats (e.g. pandemic influenza), all of which means that ethical concerns are going to be more central than ever before. At the level of public policy, concerns over the rising costs of health care have led to a more explicit focus on ‘health promotion’, and the surveillance of both ‘patients’ and the so-called ‘worried well’ which is not without difficulty. Health professionals and policy makers also have to consider the implications of managing these risks, for example restricting individual liberty through enforced quarantine (in the wake of SARS, and more recently, swine flu) and the more general distribution of harms and benefits. Balancing the rights and responsibilities of individuals and wider populations is becoming more complex and problematic. There is clearly a need to develop this debate and this book will play a key role in opening out a discussion of public health ethics. It examines the principles and values that support an ethical approach to public health practice and provides examples of some of the complex areas which those practising, analysing and planning the health of populations have to navigate. It will therefore be essential reading for current practitioners, those involved in public health research and a valuable aid for anyone interested in examining the tensions within and the development of public health.

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Paperback: 364 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (August 13, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521687268
ISBN-13: 978-0521687263.

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Neuroscience has dramatically increased understanding of how mental states and processes are realized by the brain, thus opening doors for treating the multitude of ways in which minds become dysfunctional. This book explores questions such as when is it permissible to alter a person’s memories, influence personality traits or read minds? What can neuroscience tell us about free will, self-control, self-deception and the foundations of morality? The view of neuroethics offered here argues that many of our new powers to read ,alter and control minds are not entirely unparalleled with older ones. They have, however, expanded to include almost all our social, political and ethical decisions. Written primarily for graduate students, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the more philosophical and ethical aspects of the neurosciences.

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