Clinical Ethics: A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical MedicineA practical handbook giving information relevant to the ethical issues and decisions a health care provider must deal with on a daily basis. Brief case illustrations cover the issues at hand, instead of complicated legal and philosophical discussions. The book is organized to provide easy access to both special ethical problems and more general considerations. Ethical issues are divided into five general categories: indications for medical interventions; quality of life; socioeconomic factors; and medical considerations concerning the infant and minor patient. The book also examines the ethical dimensions of assisted suicide controversy. |
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... infection , obtains a confirmatory culture , and prescribes an antibiotic . The physician explains to the patient the nature of the condition and the pur- pose and action of the medication . The patient obtains the prescription , takes ...
... infection , obtains a confirmatory culture , and prescribes an antibiotic . The physician explains to the patient the nature of the condition and the pur- pose and action of the medication . The patient obtains the prescription , takes ...
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... infection . They are to inform such per- sons that Dr. O. is unable to accept new patients at this time . He also has an ELISA test performed on all patients without their knowledge . He defends his actions by asserting his right , and ...
... infection . They are to inform such per- sons that Dr. O. is unable to accept new patients at this time . He also has an ELISA test performed on all patients without their knowledge . He defends his actions by asserting his right , and ...
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... infected . ( e ) All major medical organizations have asserted the obliga- tion of physicians to treat patients with HIV infection . The AMA Ethical and Judicial Council states , " A physician may not ethi- cally refuse to treat a ...
... infected . ( e ) All major medical organizations have asserted the obliga- tion of physicians to treat patients with HIV infection . The AMA Ethical and Judicial Council states , " A physician may not ethi- cally refuse to treat a ...
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Indications for Medical Intervention | 13 |
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