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Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: John E. Snyder

Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: By John E. Snyder

Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: by John E. Snyder


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In Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: Cases for Practice-Based Learning, the authors address what has been missing in existing text books and ethics courses to date clear-cut ethical and legal guidelines that provide a method for the reader to learn how to systematically manage dilemmas seen in the everyday practice of medicine.

Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: Summary

Evidence-Based Medical Ethics:: Cases for Practice-Based Learning by John E. Snyder

In the modern practice of medicine, new challenges complicate the ethical care of patients. Todays times require a contemporary take on the concept of medical ethics. The idea for this textbook was born out of a need for a teaching resource that merges medical ethics theory with the practical needs of modern clinical medicine. In Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: Cases for Practice-Based Learning, the authors address what has been missing in existing text books and ethics courses to date clear-cut ethical and legal guidelines that provide a method for the reader to learn how to systematically manage dilemmas seen in the everyday practice of medicine. The reader is guided through several "typical" patient scenarios and prompted by various questions that should be entertained by the treating health care provider. Then, relevant evidence-based medicine, legal precedent, and the ethical theory that applies to the situation are revealed. Often, finding the "best" ethical solution for each problem is automatic, as the solution often becomes self-evident during information-gathering. This general method is reinforced throughout the text with multiple different cases, using a practice-based approach by building on the readers developing skills. Additionally, we have sought to emphasize a culturally competent manner in resolving these dilemmas, respectfully addressing issues of age, gender, and culture whenever possible. The main goal of Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: Cases for Practice-Bases Learning is to assist the reader in adapting a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to dilemmas faced in their future practice of medicine.

Evidence-Based Medical Ethics: Reviews

From the reviews:

"Fictional case records that encapsulate many of the problems encountered frequently by comprehensive therapists become the basis for this nice, inexpensive, little manual. It becomes an easy reading monograph that can be appropriately sampled as time permits and will spare time when similar cases are encountered in clinical practice." (William H Wehrmacher, Comprehensive Therapy, December, 2008)

"This is the newest addition to case-based clinical ethics books. ... the purpose of this book is `to provide a method for the reader to learn how to systematically manage dilemmas seen in the everyday practice of medicine.' The authors ... have several audiences in mind for the book: medical students and residents, nursing students, undergraduate and graduate medical ethics courses, as well as clinicians." (Michele K. Langowski, Doody's Review Service, November, 2008)

"Synder and Gauthier have taken a very interesting, and surprisingly seductive, approach to teaching medical ethics. the book would be a valuable addition to many bookshelves." (Ruth Wilkinson, Public Health Ethics, January, 2009)

Table of Contents

A brief introduction to medical ethics in Internal Medicine.- The underlying principles of ethical patient care.- Putting ethics into practice realities, limitations, and roadblocks.- Advanced Directives, Living Wills, and the Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA).- Case-based ethical dilemmas.- Topic: Consent in the mentally ill or otherwise unfit (and in between situations: delirium, psychiatric decompensation).- Topic: When the HCPOA neglects their responsibility, or has other personal interests/potential gains.- Topic: When the patient/their family bullies practitioners into unnecessary diagnostics/therapeutics.- Topic: When an estranged family member or spouse suddenly appears to make decisions.- Topic: How to deal with an inpatient behaving badly (psych consults, behavioral contracts, room restriction etc.).- Topic: When DSS consults are needed.- Topic: When a patient has burned all bridges and no discharge planning is possible.- Topic: Can a practitioner refuse to admit a patient? To see a patient in the office (e.g. administrative discharge)?.- Topic: When a patient makes bad decisions (e.g. will accept some therapies and not others, such as some blood products but not others, some procedures but not others, DNI but not DNR, etc.).- Topic: When a patients same-sex partner has no legal rights and is excluded by a family.- Topic: When a patient has a contagious disease (e.g. HIV) and their partner is not aware.- Topic: When a family will not accept a terminal prognosis (i.e. futile full codes).- Topic: When there is no one to make decisions for a patient (e.g. John/Jane Doe in ICU, wards of the state).- Topic: When a mistake has been made by a practitioner (what/how to/how much to disclose).- Topic: When what a patient needs cannot be obtained (e.g. financial/insurance limitations).- Topic: When next-of-kin (NOK) disagree with each other.- Topic: When a toxicology screen is ordered without patient consent and comes backpositive.- Topic: When a patient signs out against medical advice.- Topic: When a patient requests a clinical interaction be recorded.- Topic: When a family member requests patient information not be shared with the patient, or with other persons.-Topic: When a patient requests to not be seen by a (specific, or any) medical resident or student.- Topic: When a patient requires or demands large amounts of time from a practitioner.- Topic: How to prescribe medications to someone who has attempted suicide (e.g. with pills).- When a colleague demonstrates suspicious behavior.- Topic: When a language translator is not available (or only a family member/hospital employee is).- Topic: When a patient is repeatedly readmitted to the hospital due to non-adherence (e.g. with therapy, diet, etc.).- Topic: When lawyers or law enforcement want to know patient information (HIPAA/confidentiality and the law).- Topic: When a patient requests disability certification, handicap plates, etc. or when they request renewal of a revoked drivers license (e.g. can a practitioner-patient relationship be maintained when a patient doesnt get what they want?).- Topic: How much resources should be spent on a single patients case? (i.e. public health cost v. value of human life).- Topic: How much information must a practitioner share with a patient?.- Topic: How to deal with a patient seeing two or more practitioners (same specialty, overlapping meds, etc.).- Topic: How to manage chronic pain (e.g. are pain contracts ethical?; how is pain objectively assessed?).- Topic: At what age, if any, do you stop health maintenance disease screening?.- Topic: When can a practitioner withhold therapy from a patient based on their behavior?.- Topic: When a Jehovahs witness needs a blood transfusion.- Topic: How far does screening go?.- Comprehensive Exam.- Suggested reading and internet resources.- Glossary of terms.- Index.

Additional information

NPB9781603272452
9781603272452
1603272453
Evidence-Based Medical Ethics:: Cases for Practice-Based Learning by John E. Snyder
New
Hardback
Humana Press Inc.
2008-07-02
240
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