Author : Barbara G. Jericho
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319159496
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)
Book Synopsis Ethical Issues in Anesthesiology and Surgery by : Barbara G. Jericho
Download or read book Ethical Issues in Anesthesiology and Surgery written by Barbara G. Jericho and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each chapter includes an ethical challenge presented as a clinical case scenario that readers may relate to in their daily practice of anesthesiology and surgery. The ethical issues surrounding each chapter’s content are examined in an easily understandable manner for the specific target audience to improve the understanding and management of ethical dilemmas in patient care. Informed consent issues for the adult and pediatric patient, perioperative considerations of do-not-resuscitate orders, ethical issues of drug shortages, transplantation ethics, surgical care of patients and futility, conscientious objection, informed consent and disclosure of surgeon experience, and research and publication ethics are included and based on the experience of the Editor and the roster of contributors.