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"Exploring both traditional and contemporary ethical theories, the fourth edition of >Nursing Ethics through the Life Span outlines and applies philosophical guidelines that will assist any nurse in making ethically sound choices. Appropriate either as a guide for nursing students or as a reference for practicing nurses, Bandman & Bandman give readers a thorough, sound basis for understanding why the application of ethical principles is important in health care. Included are: *Clinical case studies within each chapter to illustrate day-to-day ethical situations. *Extensive coverage of current healthcare topics that have ethical ramifications such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, HIV/AIDS, organ transplantation, and experimental medical treatments. *""What If..."" questions throughout the text to encourage critical thinking. *Special ethics chapters that feature ""Developmental Highlights,"" ""Issues and Problems,"" and ""Morally Reasoned Nursing Interventions."""

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Author:   Elsie Bandman, Ed.D ,  Bertram Bandman
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Prentice Hall
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.420kg
ISBN:  

9780838569764

ISBN 10:   0838569765
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   06 June 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

I. MORAL PATHWAYS IN NURSING.  1. The Moral Significance of Nursing.  2. Models of Professional Relationships.  3. Self-Interest Morality.  4. Virtue Ethics in Nursing.  5. Consequentialist or Utilitarian Ethics.  6. Duty-Based Ethics: Universal Moral Principles.  7. Rights-Based Ethics.  8. Ethical Decision Making in Nursing. II. NURSING ETHICS THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN.  9. Nursing Ethics in the Procreative Family. 10. Ethics and the Problem of Abortion. 11. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Infants. 12. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Children. 13. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Adolescents. 14. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of Adults. 15. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of the Elderly. 16. Ethical Issues in the Nursing Care of the Dying. Glossary of Selected Terms. Appendix. Index.

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