Ethics: The Heart of Health CareJohn Wiley, 1998 - 232 pages Ethics: The Heart of Health Care - a classic ethics text in medical, health and nursing studies - is recommended around the globe for its straightforward introduction to ethical analysis. In this new edition David Seedhouse demonstrates tangibly and graphically how ethics and health care are inextricably bound together, and creates a firm theoretical basis for practical decision-making. He not only clarifies ethics but, with the aid of the acclaimed Ethical Grid, teaches an essential practical skill which can be productively applied in day-to-day health care. This edition, which is even more readable than the first, includes additional case studies and teaching exercises, contains new material on ethical theory and offers two further decision-making tools - The Rings of Uncertainty and the Autonomy Test. The engaging new introduction reveals the genesis of the Ethical Grid, illuminates the intent and argument of the first edition, and explains why the book is needed today as much as ever. Intended for all who work in health care or health studies - indeed for anyone with an interest in health issues - this is a highly original, innovative and accessible work on a subject traditionally regarded as lofty and obscure. It clarifies a wide variety of complex ethical issues and will give the reader fresh inspiration and renewed confidence in dealing with the demands of modern health work. |
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The Heart of Health Care David Seedhouse. continued Over the months Michael and Caroline became friends , despite the 45 year age gap . Though the ... continues continued Barbara and Kim consider what to do . Kim PROBLEMS OF PRACTICE 57.
The Heart of Health Care David Seedhouse. continued Over the months Michael and Caroline became friends , despite the 45 year age gap . Though the ... continues continued Barbara and Kim consider what to do . Kim PROBLEMS OF PRACTICE 57.
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The Heart of Health Care David Seedhouse. continued As a general rule Dr Wilson concerns himself only with patients who are ... continues continued Dr Wilson is not sure , before he has 168 HOW TO MAKE ETHICALLY SOUND PRACTICAL DECISIONS.
The Heart of Health Care David Seedhouse. continued As a general rule Dr Wilson concerns himself only with patients who are ... continues continued Dr Wilson is not sure , before he has 168 HOW TO MAKE ETHICALLY SOUND PRACTICAL DECISIONS.
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The Heart of Health Care David Seedhouse. continued Dr Wilson is not sure , before he has thought the problem through , how large each segment ... continues continued At this point Dr Wilson would certainly face a THE RINGS OF UNCERTAINTY ...
The Heart of Health Care David Seedhouse. continued Dr Wilson is not sure , before he has thought the problem through , how large each segment ... continues continued At this point Dr Wilson would certainly face a THE RINGS OF UNCERTAINTY ...
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