Healthcare Ethics in a Diverse Society - Hardcover

Brannigan, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 155934976X ISBN 13: 9781559349765

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 2000

Synopsis

This text/reader performs two tasks: First, it provides a sound, comprehensive introduction to the field of conventional Western medical ethics; second, it introduces readers to cross-cultural perspectives related to these or similar issues.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This well-written, balanced text/reader addresses issues within the broader context of the healthcare professional, not just the physician
'Cultural Windows' integrate cross-cultural perspectives throughout the text.
Chapter 1 covers a broad range of ethical theories, including virtue and feminist care ethics and communitarian approaches.
Chapter 2 presents rules of critical reasoning with application to healthcare ethics.
Readings are judiciously selected from many of the most prominent scholars and edited to facilitate comprehension by students.
Landmark legal cases are addressed throughout the text.
'Cases for Analysis' follow each chapter along with 'Discussion Questions,' and a detailed glossary and index conclude the text.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 155934976X
• ISBN 13: 9781559349765
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 20