Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians. Text with Access Code for thePoint

Lo, Bernard MD, FACP

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Book Information
Edition:	5th
Publisher:	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN:	1-4511-7640-6 (1451176406)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4511-7640-7 (9781451176407)
New Edition:	1-975103-54-8
Old Edition:	0-7817-9379-3
Format:	Case Studies
Binding:	with Supplement Softcover + Internet Access Code
Copyright:	2013
Publish Date:	01/13
Weight:	1.41 Lbs.
Pages:	372
Carton Quantity:	20
Subject Class:	M-E (Medical Ethics)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating:	3
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. This product contains software or Internet access code(s). Returns are not accepted if seal is broken or if access code revealed.
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Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: Guide for Clinicians
Discipline:	Practice Med
Subject Definition:	Ethics, Clinical-Case Reports
NLM Class:	WB 60
LC Class:	R724.1
Abstract:	Now in its Fifth Edition, this respected reference helps readers tackle the common and often challenging ethical issues that affect patient care. The book begins with a concise discussion of clinical ethics that provides the background information essential to understanding key ethical issues. Readers then explore a wide range of real-world ethical dilemmas, each accompanied by expert guidance on salient issues and how to approach them. The book.s two-color design improves retention of material for visual learners. An accompanying website lets readers access the full text, along with features designed to reinforce understanding and test knowledge. This edition includes new discussions of ethical issues as they relate to clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine, electronic medical records, genetic testing, and opioid prescription. The book also includes an increased focus on ethical issues in ambulatory care. Readers will also find more detailed analysis of cases, more examples of ethical reasoning, more highlight pages relating clinical ethics to emergency medicine, oncology, palliative care, and family medicine. Also new are discussions of quality improvement and use of advance care planning rather than advance directives.

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