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Critically Impaired Infants and End of Life Decision Making

Author : Neera Bhatia
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317573552
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Critically Impaired Infants and End of Life Decision Making written by Neera Bhatia and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decisions to withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatment are contentious, and offer difficult moral dilemmas to both medical practitioners and the judiciary. This issue is exacerbated when the patient is unable to exercise autonomy and is entirely dependent on the will of others. This book focuses on the legal and ethical complexities surrounding end of life decisions for critically impaired and extremely premature infants. Neera Bhatia explores decisions to withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatment from critically impaired infants and addresses the controversial question, which lives are too expensive to treat? Bringing to bear such key issues as clinical guidance, public awareness, and resource allocation, the book provides a rational approach to end of life decision making, where decisions to withdraw or withhold treatment may trump other competing interests. The book will be of great interest and use to scholars and students of bioethics, medical law, and medical practitioners.

Pediatric Palliative Care

Author : Betty R. Ferrell
Publisher : Hpna Palliative Nursing Manual
ISBN 13 : 0190244186
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Book Synopsis Pediatric Palliative Care by : Betty R. Ferrell

Download or read book Pediatric Palliative Care written by Betty R. Ferrell and published by Hpna Palliative Nursing Manual. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Pediatric Palliative Care', the fourth volume in the 'HPNA Palliative Nursing Manuals' series, addresses paediatric hospice, symptom management, paediatric pain, the neonatal intensive care unit, transitioning goals of care between the emergency department and intensive care unit, and grief and bereavement in paediatric palliative care.

Critically Ill Children and the Law

Author : James Cameron
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1003826776
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Critically Ill Children and the Law written by James Cameron and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of recent high-profile court cases has demonstrated the inadequacy of current laws in addressing issues relating to medical treatment decisions involving seriously ill children. The challenges of determining that life-sustaining medical treatment is not in a young child’s best interests have resulted in criticism of the best interests principle. This book explores the theoretical foundations of the best interests principle, and alternatives offered in the academic literature, to allow readers to understand why the principle remains contentious despite its prevalence. It provides theoretical background, exploration of what occurs in practice, and proposes a novel approach to address these challenges. Frameworks for decision-making identified in the academic literature are used to examine the application of the best interests principle in practice in England and Wales, Australia, and New Zealand through a review of the case law and qualitative research with paediatric doctors. The exploration of current practice allows readers to understand the challenges of applying the best interests principle, but also the need to retain a focus on the child. Readers are introduced to a human-rights based approach, which ensures that the focus remains on upholding the child’s best interests but also provides a more comprehensive explanation of the situation. Progressing the debate around end-of-life decision-making and children, the book will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers and policy-makers. It will also provide practical guidance to both legal and medical practitioners in managing disputes about the provision of life-sustaining treatment.

Death Or Disability?

Author : Dominic Wilkinson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199669430
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Death Or Disability? written by Dominic Wilkinson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dominic Wilkinson combines philosophy, medicine, and science to explore the profound and contentious ethical issues facing those who work with critically ill children and infants. He addresses questions about the accuracy of predictions for future quality of life; about when to allow children to die; and about how much say parents should have.

Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives

Author : Victoria Kain
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0729597822
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (295 download)

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Book Synopsis Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives by : Victoria Kain

Download or read book Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives written by Victoria Kain and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increased focus on international data, evidence-based research and exemplars for the principles of best practice New chapters Care of the normal newborn Care of the neonate with congenital abnormality Extensively revised content on neonatal nutrition and fluid management

Medical Futility in Paediatrics

Author : Kartina A. Choong
Publisher : Trivent Publishing
ISBN 13 : 6158135313
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (581 download)

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Book Synopsis Medical Futility in Paediatrics by : Kartina A. Choong

Download or read book Medical Futility in Paediatrics written by Kartina A. Choong and published by Trivent Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the issues and challenges raised by the high-profile cases of Charlie Gard and Alfie Evans. The individual chapters, which complement one other, were written by scholars with expertise in Law, Medicine, Medical Ethics, Theology, Health Policy and Management, English Literature, Nursing and History, from the UK, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Spain, Turkey and the USA. The following are among the key questions explored in the book. Is the courtroom an appropriate forum for resolving conflicts relating to medical futility in paediatrics? If so, should parental rights be protected by confining judicial powers only to cases where there is a risk of significant harm to the infant; or should the "best interests" test continue to be recognised as the "gold standard" for paediatric cases? If not, should mediation be used instead, but how well would this alternative method of dispute resolution work for medical futility conflicts? Further, should social media be deployed to garner support, and should outsiders who are not fully acquainted with the medical facts refrain from intervening? And, how are comparable situations likely to be managed in different countries? What lessons can be learned from them as well as from religious perspectives?

Preterm Birth

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030910159X
Total Pages : 791 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Preterm Birth written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-05-23 with total page 791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing prevalence of preterm birth in the United States is a complex public health problem that requires multifaceted solutions. Preterm birth is a cluster of problems with a set of overlapping factors of influence. Its causes may include individual-level behavioral and psychosocial factors, sociodemographic and neighborhood characteristics, environmental exposure, medical conditions, infertility treatments, and biological factors. Many of these factors co-occur, particularly in those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged or who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. While advances in perinatal and neonatal care have improved survival for preterm infants, those infants who do survive have a greater risk than infants born at term for developmental disabilities, health problems, and poor growth. The birth of a preterm infant can also bring considerable emotional and economic costs to families and have implications for public-sector services, such as health insurance, educational, and other social support systems. Preterm Birth assesses the problem with respect to both its causes and outcomes. This book addresses the need for research involving clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science disciplines. By defining and addressing the health and economic consequences of premature birth, this book will be of particular interest to health care professionals, public health officials, policy makers, professional associations and clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science researchers.

Ethics, Conflict and Medical Treatment for Children E-Book

Author : Dominic Wilkinson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702077828
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Ethics, Conflict and Medical Treatment for Children E-Book by : Dominic Wilkinson

Download or read book Ethics, Conflict and Medical Treatment for Children E-Book written by Dominic Wilkinson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-08-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What should happen when doctors and parents disagree about what would be best for a child? When should courts become involved? Should life support be stopped against parents’ wishes? The case of Charlie Gard, reached global attention in 2017. It led to widespread debate about the ethics of disagreements between doctors and parents, about the place of the law in such disputes, and about the variation in approach between different parts of the world. In this book, medical ethicists Dominic Wilkinson and Julian Savulescu critically examine the ethical questions at the heart of disputes about medical treatment for children. They use the Gard case as a springboard to a wider discussion about the rights of parents, the harms of treatment, and the vital issue of limited resources. They discuss other prominent UK and international cases of disagreement and conflict. From opposite sides of the debate Wilkinson and Savulescu provocatively outline the strongest arguments in favour of and against treatment. They analyse some of the distinctive and challenging features of treatment disputes in the 21st century and argue that disagreement about controversial ethical questions is both inevitable and desirable. They outline a series of lessons from the Gard case and propose a radical new ‘dissensus’ framework for future cases of disagreement. This new book critically examines the core ethical questions at the heart of disputes about medical treatment for children. The contents review prominent cases of disagreement from the UK and internationally and analyse some of the distinctive and challenging features around treatment disputes in the 21st century. The book proposes a radical new framework for future cases of disagreement around the care of gravely ill people.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

Author : Glenys Boxwell (Connolly)
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135136748X
Total Pages : 691 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (513 download)

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Book Synopsis Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing by : Glenys Boxwell (Connolly)

Download or read book Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing written by Glenys Boxwell (Connolly) and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-based text for nurses and allied health professionals caring for sick newborn infants. This user-friendly text focuses on the common problems and related care occurring within the neonatal specialty. All previous chapters have been thoroughly updated and new content includes chapters on, for example, organisation of neonatal care, assessment of the neonate, the premature and low birth weight neonate as well as palliative care. In addition, the book now includes a broad and in-depth web-based companion comprising online resources, case studies with answer guides and learning activities. This accessible and interactive approach enables nurses to recognise, rationalise and understand clinical problems using an evidence-based approach. Divided into four parts, the book provides an overview of neonatal care, and a detailed look at the physical and emotional wellbeing of neonate and family, a range of clinical aspects of neonatal care, and key practices and procedures. Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing will be essential reading for both new and experienced nurses, allied health professionals and students learning about neonatal care including those undertaking qualifications in the neonatal specialism and pre-registration students taking relevant modules or placements.

Medical Law and Ethics

Author : Jonathan Herring
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0198846959
Total Pages : 703 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Medical Law and Ethics written by Jonathan Herring and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Law and Ethics covers the core legal principles, key cases, and statutes that govern medical law alongside the key ethical debates and dilemmas that exist in the field. Carefully constructed features highlight these debates, drawing out the European angles, religious beliefs, and feminist perspectives which influence legal regulations. Other features such as 'a shock to the system', 'public opinion' and 'reality check' introduce further socio-legal discussion and contribute to the lively and engaging manner in which the subject is approached. Online resources This book is accompanied by the following online resources: - Complete bibliography and list of further reading - Links to the key cases mentioned in the book - A video from the author which introduces the book and sets the scene for your studies - Links to key sites with information on medical law and ethics - Answer guidance to one question per chapter

Pediatric Psycho-Oncology

Author : Lori Wiener
Publisher : Apos Clinical Reference Handbo
ISBN 13 : 0199335117
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Psycho-Oncology written by Lori Wiener and published by Apos Clinical Reference Handbo. This book was released on 2015-03-04 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceded by: Quick reference for pediatric oncology clinicians / senior editors, Lori S. Wiener, Maryland Pao. c2009.

How Matters

Author : Sanne Prins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789464836233
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book How Matters written by Sanne Prins and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "End-of-life decisions, more specifically decisions about whether to continue or discontinue the patient’s life-sustaining treatment, are among the most difficult decisions to make. Decision-making is emotionally overwhelming and complex for all involved in the communication- and decision-making process, especially when it concerns life and death decisions for another human being. These situations confront healthcare providers and family members of critically ill patients with the limitations of medical possibilities and human knowledge. In these situations, there is no way out but rather only a way through. As such, how matters. How physicians and family members of critically ill patients together make end-of-life decisions, how they communicate about these decisions, and how physicians learn to conduct such complex end-of-life conversations, can significantly impact the experiences and outcomes for patients, family members, and healthcare providers. In this thesis, we therefore obtained in-depth insights into end-of-life communication- and decision-making practices in intensive care units. We aimed to increase knowledge and awareness of how physicians actually communicate with the family members of critically ill neonates, children, and adults during real-life end-of-life conversations. Additionally, we explored how physicians perceive their own communication and how they (wish to) learn to communicate with family members of critically ill patients in end-of-life conversations. Based on our overall conclusions, we propose three ‘shifts’ in communication. We also propose corresponding learning methods, to not only move toward effective end-of-life communication with families but also to move toward a valuing communication culture in intensive care medicine."--

When Children Die

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309084377
Total Pages : 713 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book When Children Die written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-02-09 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of a child is a special sorrow. No matter the circumstances, a child's death is a life-altering experience. Except for the child who dies suddenly and without forewarning, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel usually play a central role in the lives of children who die and their families. At best, these professionals will exemplify "medicine with a heart." At worst, families' encounters with the health care system will leave them with enduring painful memories, anger, and regrets. When Children Die examines what we know about the needs of these children and their families, the extent to which such needs areâ€"and are notâ€"being met, and what can be done to provide more competent, compassionate, and consistent care. The book offers recommendations for involving child patients in treatment decisions, communicating with parents, strengthening the organization and delivery of services, developing support programs for bereaved families, improving public and private insurance, training health professionals, and more. It argues that taking these steps will improve the care of children who survive as well as those who do notâ€"and will likewise help all families who suffer with their seriously ill or injured child. Featuring illustrative case histories, the book discusses patterns of childhood death and explores the basic elements of physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical care for children and families experiencing a child's life-threatening illness or injury.

Communication and Bioethics at the End of Life

Author : Lori A. Roscoe
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319709208
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Communication and Bioethics at the End of Life written by Lori A. Roscoe and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This casebook provides a set of cases that reveal the current complexity of medical decision-making, ethical reasoning, and communication at the end of life for hospitalized patients and those who care for and about them. End-of-life issues are a controversial part of medical practice and of everyday life. Working through these cases illuminates both the practical and philosophical challenges presented by the moral problems that surface in contemporary end-of-life care. Each case involved real people, with varying goals and constraints,who tried to make the best decisions possible under demanding conditions. Though there were no easy solutions, nor ones that satisfied all stakeholders, there are important lessons to be learned about the ways end-of-life care can continue to improve. This advanced casebook is a must-read for medical and nursing students, students in the allied health professions, health communication scholars, bioethicists, those studying hospital and public administration, as well as for practicing physicians and educators.

Pediatric Bioethics

Author : Geoffrey Miller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521517982
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Bioethics written by Geoffrey Miller and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers a theoretical and practical overview of the ethics of pediatric medicine. It serves as a fundamental handbook and resource for pediatricians, nurses, residents in training, graduate students, and practitioners of ethics and healthcare policy. Written by a team of leading experts, Pediatric Bioethics addresses those difficult ethical questions concerning the clinical and academic practice of pediatrics, including an approach to recognizing boundaries when confronted with issues such as end of life care, life-sustaining treatment, extreme prematurity, pharmacotherapy, and research. Thorny topics such as what constitutes best interests, personhood, or distributive justice and public health concerns such as immunization and newborn genetic screening are also addressed.

Judgment Misguided

Author : Jonathan Baron
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195111087
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Judgment Misguided written by Jonathan Baron and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People often follow intuitive principles of decision making, ranging from group loyalty to the belief that nature is benign. But instead of using these principles as rules of thumb, we often treat them as absolutes and ignore the consequences of following them blindly. In Judgment Misguided, Jonathan Baron explores our well-meant and deeply felt personal intuitions about what is right and wrong, and how they affect the public domain. Baron argues that when these intuitions are valued in their own right, rather than as a means to another end, they often prevent us from achieving the results we want. Focusing on cases where our intuitive principles take over public decision making, the book examines some of our most common intuitions and the ways they can be misused. According to Baron, we can avoid these problems by paying more attention to the effects of our decisions. Written in a accessible style, the book is filled with compelling case studies, such as abortion, nuclear power, immigration, and the decline of the Atlantic fishery, among others, which illustrate a range of intuitions and how they impede the public's best interests. Judgment Misguided will be important reading for those involved in public decision making, and researchers and students in psychology and the social sciences, as well as everyone looking for insight into the decisions that affect us all.

Too Expensive to Treat?

Author : Charles C. Camosy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802865291
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Too Expensive to Treat? written by Charles C. Camosy and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moral status of newborn infants -- Arguments against the social quality of life model -- The "weak" social quality of life model -- A constructive proposal for reforming the treatment and care of imperiled newborns.