Values, Ethics and Health Care

Download or read book Values, Ethics and Health Care written by Peter Duncan and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-11-25 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines key ethical frameworks and debates within the field of healthcare, locating them firmly in their social and occupational contexts. Guiding students through a range of dilemmas and difficulties encountered in health care practice with case studies and real-life examples, this lively text illustrates how to apply knowledge to professional practice and decision-making. Key Features Offers a critical and reflective understanding of health care ethics and values Presents an interprofessional approach Relates theory to ‘everyday’ ethics Includes student-friendly features such as real-life examples, ‘thinking about’ points, and links to further reading