Bioethics - Passing the Boards, Providing Patient Care, and Beyond

Delve into the intriguing world of medical ethics in this unique guidebook, where each ethical dilemma is introduced through a gripping moral mystery story. Bioethics: Passing the Boards, Providing Patient Care, and Beyond explores the complex ethical challenges faced by today's healthcare professionals, guiding readers in striking the delicate balance between societal expectations, professional codes of conduct, and patients' goals, values, and priorities.

This innovative resource presents sixty topics designed to educate and captivate medical and healthcare students and practitioners. Each issue focuses on high-yield content crucial for medical licensing exams for all medical practitioners. The book is an essential reference for clinical practice, ethics consultations, and academic writings.

Table des matières

• SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONAL TOPICS


• Chapter 1: The Four Principles


• Chapter 2: The Belmont Report - Abridged


• Chapter 3: The Hippocratic Oath


• Chapter 4: The Declaration of Geneva


• SECTION 2: 60 TOPICS


• Chapter 5: Abortion


• Chapter 6: Abuse: Child, Elder, and Intimate Partner


• Chapter 7: Addressing Oneself and Patient


• Chapter 8: Advance Directives-Planning


• Chapter 9: Assisted Suicide


• Chapter 10: Capital Punishment-Executions


• Chapter 11: Chaperones and Personal Privacy


• Chapter 12: Confidentiality


• Chapter 13: Conflict of Interest


• Chapter 14: Contraception


• Chapter 15: Death with Dignity and Assisted Dying


• Chapter 16: Disagreements: Attending v. Resident


• Chapter 17: Do-not-resuscitate (DNR), DNAR, AND


• Chapter 18: The Doctrine of Double Effect


• Chapter 19: Email and Electronic Communication


• Chapter 20: Errors


• Chapter 21: Euthanasia


• Chapter 22: Financial Disclosures


• Chapter 23: Futile Treatment


• Chapter 24: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act


• Chapter 25: Gifts


• Chapter 26: Gunshot Wounds


• Chapter 27: Hospice


• Chapter 28: Immunization - Vaccine Hesitancy


• Chapter 29: Impaired Driver


• Chapter 30: Impaired Practitioner


• Chapter 31: Interrogation


• Chapter 32: Lifelong Learning


• Chapter 33: Malpractice


• Chapter 34: Media Communications


• Chapter 35: Medical Records


• Chapter 36: Minor Patients


• Chapter 37: Nurses and Allied Health Professionals


• Chapter 38: Organ Donations


• Chapter 39: Palliative Care


• Chapter 40: Patient-Practitioner Relationship


• Chapter 41: Practitioner Disagreements


• Chapter 42: Precision Medicine


• Chapter 43: Pregnant Patients


• Chapter 44: Product Sales


• Chapter 45: Racial Concordance


• Chapter 46: Referrals and Fee-Splitting


• Chapter 47: Reportable Infections and Illnesses


• Chapter 48: Research and Clinical Equipoise


• Chapter 49: Research on Human Subjects


• Chapter 50: Self and Family Treatment


• Chapter 51: Sexual Boundaries


• Chapter 52: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)


• Chapter 53: Social Media Boundaries


• Chapter 54: Sterilization


• Chapter 55: Strikes-Unionization


• Chapter 56: Structural Injustice


• Chapter 57: Student Patient Care


• Chapter 58: Surrogate Decision-Making


• Chapter 59: Telemedicine


• Chapter 60: Terminal and Palliative Sedation


• Chapter 61. Testimonials and Quackery


• Chapter 62: Torture


• Chapter 63: Triage


• Chapter 64: Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment


• Appendix 1: Step Exams


• Appendix 2: Glossary

A propos de l'auteur

Jeffry W. Bulger, PhD, HEC-C has enjoyed a distinguished career as a Professor of Philosophy and Director of Bioethics and Humanities. Celebrated for his deep knowledge of Biomedical Ethics, Philosophy of Science, and Applied Ethics, he is renowned for his dynamic teaching style and significant contributions to student success, earning him a place in the prestigious Master Teacher Guild. Beyond his academic roles, Dr. Bulger has been a pivotal figure in shaping both educational and clinical policies, always with an unwavering commitment to ethics and interdisciplinary collaboration. His research focuses on ethical aspects of medical decision-making and informed consent has been influential in both fields.

Dr. Bulger's commitment to diversity and inclusivity has always been at the forefront of his teaching and research, embracing various learning styles and socio-economic backgrounds. His belief in lifelong learning and professional development extends beyond his professional life, reflecting

his personal philosophy about the transformative power of education. Through his writings, Dr. Bulger extends an invitation to his readers to join him in this enriching journey, offering the wisdom and insights gleaned from a rich and fulfilling career. His ongoing commitment to education and ethics not only shapes the minds of his students but also contributes to the broader discourse in his fields of expertise.

Résumé

Delve into the intriguing world of medical ethics in this unique guidebook, where each ethical dilemma is introduced through a gripping moral mystery story. Bioethics: Passing the Boards, Providing Patient Care, and Beyond explores the complex ethical challenges faced by today's healthcare professionals, guiding readers in striking the delicate balance between societal expectations, professional codes of conduct, and patients' goals, values, and priorities.

This innovative resource presents sixty topics designed to educate and captivate medical and healthcare students and practitioners. Each issue focuses on high-yield content crucial for medical licensing exams for all medical practitioners. The book is an essential reference for clinical practice, ethics consultations, and academic writings.

While the ethical issues discussed may spark varied opinions rooted in personal, religious, or political beliefs, the book draws from moral positions issued by various medical professional organizations, offering a framework for behavioral expectations within the medical community. By immersing themselves in the moral mystery stories, the ethical analysis, and applying the acquired knowledge to review questions and the NBME-style clinical vignettes, healthcare professionals will gain the necessary tools and skills to adhere to ethical and legal standards of care in their practice. Engage in this thought-provoking exploration of medical ethics and emerge well-equipped to navigate the challenges of making life-altering decisions.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Jeffrey Bulger, Jeffrey W. Bulger, Jeffrey W. (Professor of Bioethics and Hum Bulger
• Edition: Oxford University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 06.11.2024
• EAN: 9780197772195
• ISBN: 978-0-19-777219-5
• Pages: 568
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Médecine > Général; MEDICAL / Ethics, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Bioethics, Bio-ethics, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct