Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, 5th Edition
by Bernard Lo
by Bernard Lo
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, Fifth Edition
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, clinicians often find themselves faced with ethical dilemmas that can be complex and challenging to navigate. These dilemmas can arise in a variety of situations, from deciding how to allocate limited resources to making difficult end-of-life decisions. In order to provide the best possible care for their patients, clinicians must have a solid understanding of the ethical principles that underpin their practice.
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, Fifth Edition, written by Bernard Lo, is a comprehensive resource that helps clinicians tackle the ethical issues they may encounter in their daily practice. This highly respected reference has been a go-to guide for clinicians for many years, and this latest edition builds upon its success with updated discussions and new insights.
Understanding Clinical Ethics
The book begins with a concise yet informative discussion of clinical ethics, providing readers with the necessary background information to understand key ethical issues. This foundation is essential for clinicians to approach ethical dilemmas in a thoughtful and informed manner. By establishing a solid understanding of clinical ethics, readers are better equipped to navigate the complex decisions they may be faced with in their practice.
Exploring Real-World Ethical Dilemmas
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas goes beyond theory by presenting readers with a wide range of real-world ethical dilemmas. Each scenario is accompanied by expert guidance on key issues and how to approach them. This practical approach enables readers to apply ethical principles to their own practice and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to handle ethical dilemmas with confidence.
The fifth edition of Resolving Ethical Dilemmas includes new discussions on ethical issues related to clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine, electronic medical records, genetic testing, and opioid prescription. It also features an increased focus on ethical issues in ambulatory care. These additions reflect the evolving landscape of healthcare and ensure that clinicians have the most up-to-date information to guide their ethical decision-making.
In addition, this edition provides more detailed analysis of cases, more examples of ethical reasoning, and more highlight pages that relate clinical ethics to emergency medicine, oncology, palliative care, and family medicine. These additional resources enhance the learning experience and help readers understand how ethical principles apply to different specialties within healthcare.
Furthermore, Resolving Ethical Dilemmas now includes discussions on quality improvement and the use of advance care planning instead of advance directives. These topics are becoming increasingly important in healthcare, and this edition ensures that clinicians are well-prepared to address them.
Features and Benefits
The fifth edition of Resolving Ethical Dilemmas offers several features designed to enhance the reader’s understanding and facilitate knowledge retention:
- A two-color design that improves the visual learning experience.
- An accompanying website that provides access to the full text of the book, as well as additional resources to reinforce understanding and test knowledge.
- Black-and-white illustrations that help clarify important concepts and scenarios.
Why Choose Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians?
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas is a trusted resource for clinicians who want to navigate the challenging ethical landscape of healthcare with confidence. Here are some reasons why this book should be on every clinician’s shelf:
1. Comprehensive Coverage
This book covers a wide range of ethical issues that clinicians may encounter in their practice. Whether it’s resource allocation, informed consent, or end-of-life decision-making, Resolving Ethical Dilemmas provides expert guidance on how to approach these complex situations.
2. Real-World Scenarios
By presenting real-world ethical dilemmas, this book allows clinicians to see how ethical principles apply to their everyday practice. The inclusion of detailed analysis and examples of ethical reasoning enhances the learning experience and helps readers develop their own ethical decision-making skills.
3. Up-to-Date Information
The fifth edition of Resolving Ethical Dilemmas reflects the latest developments in healthcare and ensures that clinicians have the most current information to guide their practice. With new discussions on topics such as electronic medical records and genetic testing, readers can trust that they are receiving the most relevant and accurate guidance.
4. Practical Guidance
This book goes beyond theory by providing practical guidance on how to approach ethical dilemmas. The expert advice offered in Resolving Ethical Dilemmas helps clinicians develop critical thinking skills and navigate complex decisions with confidence.
5. Accessible and User-Friendly
The two-color design and black-and-white illustrations make the content of Resolving Ethical Dilemmas easy to digest and retain. The accompanying website provides additional resources and features to reinforce understanding, ensuring that readers get the most out of their reading experience.
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Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, Fifth Edition, is a must-have resource for any clinician who wants to navigate the complex ethical landscape of healthcare. With updated discussions, new insights, and practical guidance, this book is the ultimate companion for ethical decision-making.
To order your copy today, simply click the link below. By ordering Resolving Ethical Dilemmas, you are investing in your professional development and ensuring that you are well-prepared to handle the complex ethical challenges that may arise in your practice.
Product Details
- ISBN-13: 9781451176407
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Publication date: 1/28/2013
- Edition number: 5
- Pages: 384