222 Pages
by
CRC Press
240 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Relevant for the entire primary care team, this book provides a diverse range of perspectives on current topical issues. Healthcare ethics is a subject of increasing interest, especially when it related to some of the challenging themes regularly discussed in the media. Until now there has been little useful literature for those in primary care, where ethical problems are often experienced with a... Read more
Truth, trust and the doctor-patient relationship. Autonomy and paternalism in primary care. But it’s not my fault – are we responsible for our health? Human rights in primary care. Ethical considerations in the primary care of the elderly demented patient. Setting boundaries – a virtue approach to the clinician-patient relationship in primary care. Interprofessional team-working – a moral endeavor? An exploration of clinical practice using Seedhouse’s ‘ethical grid’. Complexity, guidelines and ethics. Should doctors observe a moral duty to care for themselves?. Fallible, unlucky or incompetent? Ethico-legal perspectives on clinical competence in primary care. Ethics support and education in primary care. Final thoughts – conclusions and end notes.
Biography
Deborah Bowman
