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Pediatric Ethics
Fleischman, Alan R. (New York Academy Of Science, New York, Usa)
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Description for Pediatric Ethics
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
This book examines the many ethical issues related to health and health care in children. It describes the field of Pediatric ethics, a unique and important aspect of the discipline of bioethics, the study of moral conduct in health care and the rational process for determining the best course of action in the face of conflicting choices. The book begins with an exploration of what it means to be a child in America and the unique kinship relationships and obligations engendered by the decision of parents to have a child, and it examines ethical principles and professional obligations related to ... Read more
This book examines the many ethical issues related to health and health care in children. It describes the field of Pediatric ethics, a unique and important aspect of the discipline of bioethics, the study of moral conduct in health care and the rational process for determining the best course of action in the face of conflicting choices. The book begins with an exploration of what it means to be a child in America and the unique kinship relationships and obligations engendered by the decision of parents to have a child, and it examines ethical principles and professional obligations related to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199354474
SKU
V9780199354474
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Ref
99-24
About Fleischman, Alan R. (New York Academy Of Science, New York, Usa)
Alan R. Fleischman, M.D. is Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.In the academic area, he has been a pioneer in the fields of bioethics and research ethics. This work has resulted in over one hundred sixty publications in peer reviewed journals and book chapters, ... Read more
Reviews for Pediatric Ethics
"This book is a cogent and nuanced analysis of the plethora of ethical issues in the continuum of perinatal, neonatal, pediatric and adolescent care. The cases in each chapter beautifully illustrate the complexity of ethical challenges faced by both parents and clinicians. It is a valuable resource for nurses and all members of the health care team ... Read more