Nursing & Healthcare Ethics-6E

Nursing & Healthcare Ethics - 6E is an authoritative text that explores the ethical issues and dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals, particularly in nursing practice. This sixth edition provides a comprehensive examination of ethical principles and how they apply to real-world scenarios in clinical settings. The book covers key topics such as patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, ethical decision-making, and end-of-life care. It also addresses contemporary ethical challenges, including issues related to technology, genetic testing, and social justice in healthcare. With updated case studies, legal perspectives, and frameworks for ethical analysis, this edition serves as an essential resource for nurses, healthcare practitioners, and students of healthcare ethics.

Top 5 Key Features:

1. Comprehensive coverage of ethical principles and their application in nursing and healthcare settings.
2. Focus on real-world scenarios and contemporary ethical challenges in clinical practice.
3. Updated case studies and legal perspectives for practical guidance in decision-making.
4. Addresses ethical issues related to technology, genetic testing, and social justice.
5. Essential resource for nurses, healthcare practitioners, and students in healthcare ethics.

Book Information:

• Edition: 6th
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Binding Type: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780702079047