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Delve into the intriguing world of medical ethics in this unique guidebook, where each ethical dilemma is introduced through a gripping moral mystery story. Bioethics: Passing the Boards, Providing Patient Care, and Beyond explores the complex ethical challenges faced by today's healthcare professionals, guiding readers in striking the delicate balance between societal expectations, professional codes of conduct, and patients' goals, values, and priorities.This innovative resource presents sixty topics designed to educate and captivate medical and healthcare students and practitioners. Each issue focuses on high-yield content crucial for medical licensing exams for all medical practitioners. The book is an essential reference for clinical practice, ethics consultations, and academic writings.While the ethical issues discussed may spark varied opinions rooted in personal, religious, or political beliefs, the book draws from moral positions issued by various medical professional organizations, offering a framework for behavioral expectations within the medical community. By immersing themselves in the moral mystery stories, the ethical analysis, and applying the acquired knowledge to review questions and the NBME-style clinical vignettes, healthcare professionals will gain the necessary tools and skills to adhere to ethical and legal standards of care in their practice. Engage in this thought-provoking exploration of medical ethics and emerge well-equipped to navigate the challenges of making life-altering decisions.

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Author:   Jeffrey W. Bulger (Professor of Bioethics and Humanities, Healthcare Ethics Consultant, Professor of Bioethics and Humanities, Healthcare Ethics Consultant, Chicago Medical School)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 28.40cm
Weight:   1.361kg
ISBN:  

9780197772195

ISBN 10:   0197772196
Pages:   568
Publication Date:   06 November 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   To order  

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONAL TOPICS Chapter 1: The Four Principles Chapter 2: The Belmont Report - Abridged Chapter 3: The Hippocratic Oath Chapter 4: The Declaration of Geneva SECTION 2: 60 TOPICS Chapter 5: Abortion Chapter 6: Abuse: Child, Elder, and Intimate Partner Chapter 7: Addressing Oneself and Patient Chapter 8: Advance DirectivesDLPlanning Chapter 9: Assisted Suicide Chapter 10: Capital PunishmentDLExecutions Chapter 11: Chaperones and Personal Privacy Chapter 12: Confidentiality Chapter 13: Conflict of Interest Chapter 14: Contraception Chapter 15: Death with Dignity and Assisted Dying Chapter 16: Disagreements: Attending v. Resident Chapter 17: Do-not-resuscitate (DNR), DNAR, AND Chapter 18: The Doctrine of Double Effect Chapter 19: Email and Electronic Communication Chapter 20: Errors Chapter 21: Euthanasia Chapter 22: Financial Disclosures Chapter 23: Futile Treatment Chapter 24: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Chapter 25: Gifts Chapter 26: Gunshot Wounds Chapter 27: Hospice Chapter 28: Immunization - Vaccine Hesitancy Chapter 29: Impaired Driver Chapter 30: Impaired Practitioner Chapter 31: Interrogation Chapter 32: Lifelong Learning Chapter 33: Malpractice Chapter 34: Media Communications Chapter 35: Medical Records Chapter 36: Minor Patients Chapter 37: Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Chapter 38: Organ Donations Chapter 39: Palliative Care Chapter 40: Patient-Practitioner Relationship Chapter 41: Practitioner Disagreements Chapter 42: Precision Medicine Chapter 43: Pregnant Patients Chapter 44: Product Sales Chapter 45: Racial Concordance Chapter 46: Referrals and Fee-Splitting Chapter 47: Reportable Infections and Illnesses Chapter 48: Research and Clinical Equipoise Chapter 49: Research on Human Subjects Chapter 50: Self and Family Treatment Chapter 51: Sexual Boundaries Chapter 52: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Chapter 53: Social Media Boundaries Chapter 54: Sterilization Chapter 55: StrikesDLUnionization Chapter 56: Structural Injustice Chapter 57: Student Patient Care Chapter 58: Surrogate Decision-Making Chapter 59: Telemedicine Chapter 60: Terminal and Palliative Sedation Chapter 61. Testimonials and Quackery Chapter 62: Torture Chapter 63: Triage Chapter 64: Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment Appendix 1: Step Exams Appendix 2: Glossary

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Jeffry W. Bulger, PhD, HEC-C has enjoyed a distinguished career as a Professor of Philosophy and Director of Bioethics and Humanities. Celebrated for his deep knowledge of Biomedical Ethics, Philosophy of Science, and Applied Ethics, he is renowned for his dynamic teaching style and significant contributions to student success, earning him a place in the prestigious Master Teacher Guild. Beyond his academic roles, Dr. Bulger has been a pivotal figure in shaping both educational and clinical policies, always with an unwavering commitment to ethics and interdisciplinary collaboration. His research focuses on ethical aspects of medical decision-making and informed consent has been influential in both fields. Dr. Bulger's commitment to diversity and inclusivity has always been at the forefront of his teaching and research, embracing various learning styles and socio-economic backgrounds. His belief in lifelong learning and professional development extends beyond his professional life, reflecting his personal philosophy about the transformative power of education. Through his writings, Dr. Bulger extends an invitation to his readers to join him in this enriching journey, offering the wisdom and insights gleaned from a rich and fulfilling career. His ongoing commitment to education and ethics not only shapes the minds of his students but also contributes to the broader discourse in his fields of expertise.

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