| Edition |
Fifth edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 377 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction to ethics -- Introduction to bioethics and ethical decision making -- Ethics in professional nursing practice -- Reproductive issues and nursing ethics -- Infant and child nursing ethics -- Adolescent nursing ethics -- Adult health nursing ethics -- Ethics and the nursing care of elders -- Ethical issues in end-of-life nursing care -- Psychiatric/mental health nursing ethics -- Public health nursing ethics -- Ethics in organization and leadership. |
| Summary |
The fifth edition of Nursing Ethics: Across the Curriculum and Into Practice has been revised to reflect the most current issues in healthcare ethics including new cases, laws, and policies. The text continues to be divided into three sections: Foundational Theories, Concepts and Professional Issues; Moving Into Ethics Across the Lifespan; and Ethics Related to Special Issues focused on specific populations and nursing roles. The text includes legal features sections in most chapters, an expanded appendix of case studies with suggestions for discussion, and ethical reflections questions in each chapter. Key Features: Even more case studies, with recent legal/ethical cases; New appendix focused on simulation suggestions; Heavier focus on immigration and importance of remaining unbiased as a healthcare provider; Update to national health insurance information; Update information on vaccines, polypharmacy and antipsychotic drugs. provided by Publisher. |
| Subject |
Nursing ethics.
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Ethics, Nursing. (DNLM)D004993 |
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Nurse-Patient Relations -- ethics. (DNLM)D009723Q000941 |
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Nursing ethics. (OCoLC)fst01041889
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| Added Author |
Rich, Karen L., author.
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| ISBN |
9781284170221 |
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1284170225 |
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9781284171204 (pbk.) |
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1284171205 |
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9781284170245 |
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1284170241 |
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