9780721677996-0721677991-Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions

Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions

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ISBN-13: 9780721677996
ISBN-10: 0721677991
Edition: 3
Author: Ruth B. Purtilo PhD FAPTA
Publication date: 1999
Publisher: Saunders
Format: Paperback 310 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780721677996
ISBN-10: 0721677991
Edition: 3
Author: Ruth B. Purtilo PhD FAPTA
Publication date: 1999
Publisher: Saunders
Format: Paperback 310 pages

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Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions (ISBN-13: 9780721677996 and ISBN-10: 0721677991), written by authors Ruth B. Purtilo PhD FAPTA, was published by Saunders in 1999. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.35.

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This highly successful text has earned widespread acclaim for its versatility and simple, straightforward suggestions for ways to approach the analysis of ethical issues. Assists health professionals in ethical decision making and introduces a sound foundation in basic ethical theory, a familiarity with the terms and concepts of ethics, and an acquaintance with issues that health care professionals often face. This 3rd Edition is updated to reflect the most current issues, such as the cost of healthcare and the increase of managed care, the changes in the sites that offer healthcare, and the concerns associated with AIDS and infectious disease.

  • Each chapter reinforces learning and critical thinking skills with Chapter Objectives, New Terms and Ideas lists, original cartoons, a complete set of references, chapter questions, and ample cross-referencing of terms and concepts appearing in other chapters.
    • Schematically presents prototypes of ethical problems and a six-step process for analysis.
  • Expanded emphasis on Western ethical thought and basic ethical theories.
    • A new chapter on organization ethics explores the current challenges of the individual/workplace interface.
  • Increased sensitivity is given to contemporary cultural changes including diversity and geneticization, cost-containment, health care sites, aging population, and technology.
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