Practical Nursing Philosophy
David Seedhouse
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Description for Practical Nursing Philosophy
Paperback. This book provides the definitive Code of Nursing Practice, clarifying the nine words that are central to nursing -- advocacy, care, dignity, holism, separatism, research, ethics, health, and nursing itself. Each keyword is clearly defined and comprehensively illustrated with down--to--earth nursing/health care examples. Num Pages: 234 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
Nursing ideals and analytical philosophy rarely overlap. As aresult, existing nursing codes fail to define key terms clearlyenough to enable nurses to apply them. David Seedhouse tackles thisproblem by looking at nine key concept, explains their meaning andshows how they can be applied in everyday situations. The result isa precise yet compassionate framework which enables nurses toreflect deeply about the importance of their work, and can suipportthem as they strive to make ethically sound decisions.
* Provides a practical approach to traditionally intangible healthcare issues
* Includes an array of accessible case studies and diagrams
* Offers ... Read more
Nursing ideals and analytical philosophy rarely overlap. As aresult, existing nursing codes fail to define key terms clearlyenough to enable nurses to apply them. David Seedhouse tackles thisproblem by looking at nine key concept, explains their meaning andshows how they can be applied in everyday situations. The result isa precise yet compassionate framework which enables nurses toreflect deeply about the importance of their work, and can suipportthem as they strive to make ethically sound decisions.
* Provides a practical approach to traditionally intangible healthcare issues
* Includes an array of accessible case studies and diagrams
* Offers ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Condition
New
Number of Pages
234
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471490128
SKU
V9780471490128
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About David Seedhouse
David Seedhouse is a truly original thinker and prolific author, highly regarded by health practitioners, teachers and students alike. Though David has a background in philosophy, his work is always focused on solving practical problems. Professor Seedhouse is best know for his writing on health and ethics, yet his work straddles many areas of social, philosophical and political concern. He ... Read more
Reviews for Practical Nursing Philosophy
"To me, a non-nurse, this is an excellent, clear book ..." (NursingEthics, Vol 8/3, 2001) "an interesting attempt by a philosopher to provide some structuresethical guidance for nurses" (Bulletin of Medical Ethics, January2002)