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This clear, accessible text/reference explores the full range of contemporary issues in health care ethics from a practical wisdom philosophical perspective. The authors present the fundamental concerns of modern medical ethics—autonomy, beneficence, justice, and confidentiality—then provide analysis, cases, and insights from professional literature to develop problems. Principles are applied directly to cases, and many examples are used to illustrate issues. Throughout, the discussion starts with larger issues or concepts and principles and then focuses on specific problems or complications.

• NEW - Clearer explanations of the philosophical reflections that are the basis of the discussion of principles and problems.

  • Keeps the focus on ethical issues, rather than on clarifying the philosophical discussion. Ex.___

• NEW - Problems associated with issues surrounding the end of life—Offer a more natural and unified discussion.

  • Make a sensitive subject more approachable for students. Ex.___

• NEW - Insights from cultural traditions not usually a part of the mainstream discussion of American medical ethics.

  • Give students additional perspective for a more well-rounded understanding; better preparation for real-world application. Ex.___

• NEW - New content—E.g., on genetics, end-of-life, physician-assisted suicide, etc.

  • Keeps students up to date on the latest developments in the field. Ex.___

• Brief review of basic ethical theories in Western philosophy.

  • Brings students up to speed if necessary. Ex.___

• Practical wisdom approach—Encourages the case method and use of factual material.

  • Makes book more accessible to instructors with either a classical or contemporary background; reinforces the educational background many students bring to class. Ex.___

• Unified approach—Focuses on the problems of medical ethics, with minimal attention to ethical theory.

  • Makes book coherent for students; helps instructors prepare lectures that focus on ethical issues in practice rather than theory. Ex.___

• Diverse range of cases and empirical material—From the World Wide Web, legal and medical journals, and the media.

  • Gives students and instructors the most up-to-date and relevant material available. Ex.___

• Coverage of institutional ethics and professional standards.

  • Alerts students to topics that are increasingly important to the development of health care. Ex.___

• Full chapter coverage of Testing and Screening and on Biomedical Research.

  • Helps instructors apply the course to areas beyond patient care; devotes sufficient material to extremely important concerns in the health care professions. Ex.___

• Genetic screening and therapy.

  • Keeps students and instructors up to date on the most current and philosophically challenging concerns in the field. Ex.___

• No medical or philosophical jargon.

  • Speaks to students in language they can relate to and understand clearly. Ex.___

• Alternative views.

  • Shows students the diversity of the field. Ex.___

• Clearer explanations of the philosophical reflections that are the basis of the discussion of principles and problems.

  • Keeps the focus on ethical issues, rather than on clarifying the philosophical discussion. Ex.___

• Problems associated with issues surrounding the end of life—Offer a more natural and unified discussion.

  • Make a sensitive subject more approachable for students. Ex.___

• Insights from cultural traditions not usually a part of the mainstream discussion of American medical ethics.

  • Give students additional perspective for a more well-rounded understanding; better preparation for real-world application. Ex.___

• New content—E.g., on genetics, end-of-life, physician-assisted suicide, etc.

  • Keeps students up to date on the latest developments in the field. Ex.___

PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE ETHICS.

PROBLEMS OF HEALTH CARE ETHICS.

Medical Ethics  (Philosophy)

For the Philosophy Discipline

Common Philosophical Terms
Pearson Education
©2005   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 72 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 013189661X   |   ISBN-13: 9780131896611
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CPS RF Classroom Performance System
eInstruction
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Electronic Supplement   |   Available
ISBN-10: 020577864X   |   ISBN-13: 9780205778645
This online resource is available at no cost.

Euthanasia: A New York Times Reader
New York Times
©1999   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 270 pp   |   Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 0139774971   |   ISBN-13: 9780139774973
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iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Electronic Supplement   |   Available
ISBN-10: 0205594506   |   ISBN-13: 9780205594504
This online resource is available at no cost.

InterWrite PRS RF (Personal Response System)
InterWrite PRS & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2005   |   Pearson   |   Electronic Supplement   |   Available
ISBN-10: 0205436951   |   ISBN-13: 9780205436958
This online resource is available at no cost.

MySearchLab -- Standalone Access Card
Pearson Education
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Access Code Card   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205699413   |   ISBN-13: 9780205699414
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Philosophy Cafe Website (Open access)
Pearson Longman
©2005   |   Pearson   |   Website   |   Live
ISBN-10: 0321275853   |   ISBN-13: 9780321275851
This online resource is available at no cost at http://www.ablongman.com/philosophycafe.

Politics
Aristotle
©1991   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Estimated Availability : 08/31/2005
ISBN-10: 0321419715   |   ISBN-13: 9780321419712
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What Every Student Should Know About Avoiding Plagiarism
Stern
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 80 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321446895   |   ISBN-13: 9780321446893
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What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with APA Documentation: Updated for APA Sixth Edition, 2/E
Anderson, Carrell & Widdifield
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 80 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205795811   |   ISBN-13: 9780205795819
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What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with MLA Documentation, Update Edition
Greer
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205715117   |   ISBN-13: 9780205715114
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What Every Student Should Know About Practicing Peer Review
Trim
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321448480   |   ISBN-13: 9780321448484
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What Every Student Should Know About Preparing Effective Oral Presentations
Cox
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 96 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205505457   |   ISBN-13: 9780205505456
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What Every Student Should Know About Procrastination
Hoffman
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 64 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205582117   |   ISBN-13: 9780205582112
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What Every Student Should Know About Researching Online
Munger & Campbell
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321445317   |   ISBN-13: 9780321445315
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What Every Student Should Know About Study Skills
Pearson Longman
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 72 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321447360   |   ISBN-13: 9780321447364
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What Every Student Should Know About Using a Handbook
Murray
©2009   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 80 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205563848   |   ISBN-13: 9780205563845
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