Ethics in Midwifery

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

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Beskrivning

This book examines the principles and realities of ethics in midwifery practice today. It explains basic ethical theory, looking at how dilemmas occur and the ethical bases on which conflicts can be resolved. Through a series of case studies, options and issues for consideration are reviewed, particularly in areas of increasing concern and debate such as confidentiality, autonomy, screening, abortion, assisted conception and withholding treatment.

This book will be of value to all students and practicing midwives who need to understand the principles and practice of ethics, especially how to apply ethical thought and action in their own day-to-day work.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2000-09-26
Mått:142 x 229 x 0 mm
Vikt:320 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:204
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:9780723431725

Utforska kategorier

Medicinsk etik och läkaretik inom Medicin
Förlossningsvård inom Medicin

Recensioner i media

"A very affordable, readable book that every midwife and student would benefit from ." Clare Carter, Practice Development Midwife, MIDIRS Midwifery Digest 11:2, June 2001

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionEthical TheoryIs ethical reasoning part of everyday life?What is ethics?What is a moral issue?What is a moral dilemma?How do we resolve the conflicts do we need ethical theories?Ethical theories: -UtilitarianismAct-utilitarianismRule-utilitarianismSome criticisms of utilitarianismDeontology:Rational monismTraditional deontologyIntuitionistic PluralismAnother alternative?Suggested readingReferencesBibliographyPart TwoChapter One: Introduction to Part TwoReferencesBibliographyChapter Two: Ethical Dimensions of the Midwifes RolePractitionerEducatorCounsellorAdvisorFriendChapter Three: ConfidentialityCase studiesDiscussion of questionsFurther discussionsInfringement of confidentialityFor whom is confidentiality/privacy important?When do health care workers need to consider confidentiality?Applying the theoriesSuggested readingReferencesBibliographyChapter Four: AccountabilityCase studyDiscussion of questionsFurther discussionFOR whom and what are midwives accountable?TO whom are midwives accountable?Applying the theoriesSuggested readingReferencesBibliographyChapter Five: Autonomy and ConsentCase studyDiscussion of questionsFurther discussionAutonomyPaternalismConsentApplying the theoriesSuggested readingReferencesBibliographyChapter Six: Conscientious Objection to Participation in AbortionCase studyDiscussion of questionsFurther discussionApplying the theoriesSuggested readingReferencesBibliographyChapter Seven: Assisted ConceptionCase studyDiscussion of questionsFurther discussionApplying the theoriesSuggested readingReferencesBibliographyChapter Eight: Withholding and Withdrawing TreatmentCase studyDiscussion of questionsFurther discussionApplying the theoriesSuggested readingReferencesBibliographyConclusionGlossaryIndexIndex of Authors