Ward Ethics - Dilemmas for Medical Students and Doctors in Training

Klappentext Over 80 actual cases! and expert commentaries! on the ethical problems medical trainees may encounter. Zusammenfassung In this book the editors present a series of case studies from around the world and invite an international team of leading ethicists and clinicians to comment on them. Over 80 actual cases cover the range of possible problems a medical trainee may encounter on the ward. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements; About the editors; Prologue: breaking the silence; Letter to a young doctor Richard Selzer; Part I. On Caring for Patients: Introduction; Section I. Performing Procedures: 1. The responsibility of informing; 2. Treating despite discomfort and self doubt; 3. Blaming the patient; 4. Breaking the code: is a promise always a promise? 5. The newly dead; 6. Asking for help: who is listening?; Section II. Problems in Truthtelling: 7. Omissions: failing to come forward; 8. Commissions: deliberate deception; Section III. Setting Boundaries: 9. From professional to personal; 10. Losing empathy; 11. The limits of compassion; Part II. On Becoming a 'Team Player': Introduction; Section IV. Abuse and Mistreatment: 12. Psychological: subjected to humiliating and belittling behavior; 13. Physical abuse: actual physical harm; 14. Sexual abuse: sexist slurs and sexual advances; Section V. Argot, Jargon, and Questionable Humor: 15. Comedians: mordant humor and cynicism; 16. What's in a name?; Section VI. Making Waves: 17. Personal identity; 18. Duties to treat?; 19. Hierarchy and the dynamics of rank; 20. Conflicts of interest; Section VII. Perceiving Misconduct and Whistleblowing: 21. Abusing alcohol or drugs; 22. Mistreating patients; 23. Covering up; 24. Misrepresenting research; Epilogue: using this book; Glossary; Index.

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• Authors: Thomasine K Kushner, Thomasine K. Kushner, Thomasine K. (University of California Kushner, Thomasine K. Thomasma Kushner, Thomasine Kimbrough Thomasma Kushner, Thomasine Thomasma Kushner
• Assisted by: Thomasine K. Kushner (Editor), Kushner Thomasine K. (Editor), David C. Thomasma (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.06.2001
• EAN: 9780521664523
• ISBN: 978-0-521-66452-3
• No. of pages: 284
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine; MEDICAL / Ethics, Philosophy, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct, Medicolegal issues