Health Care Ethics: Principles and Problems

by Thomas M. Garrett, Harold W. Baillie, Rosellen M. Garrett

This clear, readable reference explores the full range of contemporary issues in health care ethics from a practical philosophical perspective. Ethical principles are applied directly to cases, and many examples are used to illustrate issues. Avoids medical and philosophical jargon. Offers up-to-date material on today's critical issues like genetic screening and therapy, testing and screening, and biomedical research. Covers institutional ethics and professional standards. Presents alternative views to show readers the diversity of the field. An excellent reference for nurses, doctors, or anyone involved in heath care fields.

Genres: Philosophy

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[anny ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

[Ashley Ware · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book to follow up on ethics in healthcare. Provides different scenarios that will have you thinking about a situation to solve.