PDF-(BOOS)-How Good People Make Tough Choices Rev Ed: Resolving the Dilemmas of Ethical Living

This insightful and brilliant analysis of ethics teaches readers valuable skills in evaluating tough choices and arriving at sound conclusionsA thoughtprovoking guide to enlightened and progressive personal behaviorJimmy CarterAn essential guide to ethical action updated for our challenging times How Good People Make Tough Choices by Rushworth M Kidder offers practical tools for dealing with the difficult moral dilemmas we face in our everyday lives The founder and president of the Institute for Global Ethics Dr Kidder provides guidelines for making the important decisions in situations that may not be that clear cutfrom most private and personal to the most public and global Former US senator and NBA legend Bill Bradley calls How Good People Make Tough Choices a valuable guide to more informed and selfconscious moral judgments. 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David Masclet: Universit “A thought-provoking guide to enlightened and progressive personal behavior.”—Jimmy Carter An essential guide to ethical action updated for our challenging times, How Good People Make Tough Choices by Rushworth M. Kidder offers practical tools for dealing with the difficult moral dilemmas we face in our everyday lives. The founder and president of the Institute for Global Ethics, Dr. Kidder provides guidelines for making the important decisions in situations that may not be that clear cut—from most private and personal to the most public and global. Former U.S. senator and NBA legend Bill Bradley calls How Good People Make Tough Choices “a valuable guide to more informed and self-conscious moral judgments.” What limits the genetic choices parents make for their children? Is it okay to select the sex of our children, or for deaf parents to select deaf children? In this second edition of Genetic Dilemmas, Davis argues that parental reproductive autonomy should be limited by respect for the futureautonomy of the children created by these measures.Praise for the first edition:A thoughtful, timely and comprehensive look at genetics in the modern era by a recognized scholar of both their legal and humanistic implications. An excellent read!-R. Alta Charo, Professor of Law and Medical Ethics, University of Wisconsin- Madison.Dena Davis has been the most consistent and important voice insisting that we take seriously the concept of each child\'s right to an open future, and what respecting that right would mean for new technologies in genetics and reproduction. This engaging new book is the work of a thoughtful andhumane scholar, and deserves a broad readership.-Thomas H. Murray, President of The Hastings CenterDena Davis offers an engaging, informative and provocative argument in Genetic Dilemmas. Her primary accomplishment is to draw much-needed attention to the interests of the child in reproductive decision-making...she has succeeded admirably.-Mary Terrell White, Medical Humanities ReviewPeople now face a dizzying array of choices about reproduction-from sex selection to cloning, from prenatal screening to genetic enhancement. In this engaging and path-breaking book, Dena Davis intelligently and compassionately explores the often-ignored impact of these choices on the children thatare created and the society in which they will be raised.-Lori Andrews, Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law Children in precarious health present particular problems for healthcare professionals because of their intimate relation to their family, and because of the family\'s need to provide major long-term source of support and to be actively involved in the decisions about their children\'s care. This collection of cases and commentaries in pediatrics highlights the difficult ethical dilemmas that can arise during high-tech hospital care of children in precarious circumstances. It serves as a teaching tool for clinical ethics and as an introduction for medical students and residents. Clinical cases are described in detail by the physicians involved, who focus on the ethical issues arising during treatment. Each case is then commented on in detail by a philosopher or other bioethicist. It thus serves well as an introduction to contemporary clinical bioethics, but with a firm grounding in the practicalities of real-life pediatric care in the hospital setting. Every day clinicians encounter ethical dilemmas that have a direct impact on patient care. This timely Fourth Edition gives you expert guidance in approaching a wide range of ethical dilemmas and developing an action plan even when competing points of view have equal merit. Most chapters include real-life sample cases that the author walks through, discussing the salient issues and how to approach them.Highlights of this edition include:A new chapter on ethical issues in cross-cultural medicine New material addressing conscientious objection by physicians, with particular reference to reproductive health and caring for underserved populations Revised sections on disclosure of errors to patients, gifts to physicians from drug companies, involuntary psychiatric treatment, genomic medicine, and ethical issues during public health emergencies such as pandemics Updates on organ transplantation including increasing the donor pool and non-heart beating donors Updated references throughout A summary of key points at the end of each chapterA companion Website includes instant fully searchable text. This useful resource is a must-read for medical students and practicing professionals at every level of experience. What are the ethical issues raised by the increasing use of big data and artificial intelligence in health care?How should physicians respond when they have a conscientious objection to an intervention requested by a patient? How should health care organizations respond to physician requests?How can physicians best help patients make informed decisions about end-of-life and life-sustaining care?How should interns and residents respond to ethical dilemmas created by duty hours restrictions? Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians helps residents, students, and practitioners work through these and many more common and challenging ethical questions that affect patient care. The 6th Edition reflects important changes in medicine and healthcare policy and provides additional clarity to complex concepts. Offering practical, real-world advice, it helps you think through and resolve difficult cases, prompting thoughtful, well-reasoned answers to the question of “What do I do in this situation?”Begins with a concise discussion of clinical ethics that provides background information essential to understanding key ethical issues.Explores a wide range of real-world ethical dilemmas, each accompanied by expert guidance on salient issues and how to approach them.Provides new insights on cases related to oncology, palliative care, family medicine, clinical practice guidelines, genetic testing, the electronic health record, opioid prescriptions, evidence-based medicine, ambulatory care, quality improvement, and advance care planning.Helps you work thorough challenges such as how to handle changes arising from the Affordable Care Act, how to manage treatment when it no longer works for the patient, and much more.Uses a highly visual, two-color design to facilitate retention of material.Enhance Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Children in precarious health present particular problems for healthcare professionals because of their intimate relation to their family, and because of the family\'s need to provide major long-term source of support and to be actively involved in the decisions about their children\'s care. This collection of cases and commentaries in pediatrics highlights the difficult ethical dilemmas that can arise during high-tech hospital care of children in precarious circumstances. It serves as a teaching tool for clinical ethics and as an introduction for medical students and residents. Clinical cases are described in detail by the physicians involved, who focus on the ethical issues arising during treatment. Each case is then commented on in detail by a philosopher or other bioethicist. It thus serves well as an introduction to contemporary clinical bioethics, but with a firm grounding in the practicalities of real-life pediatric care in the hospital setting. Every day clinicians encounter ethical dilemmas that have a direct impact on patient care. This timely Fourth Edition gives you expert guidance in approaching a wide range of ethical dilemmas and developing an action plan even when competing points of view have equal merit. Most chapters include real-life sample cases that the author walks through, discussing the salient issues and how to approach them.Highlights of this edition include:A new chapter on ethical issues in cross-cultural medicine New material addressing conscientious objection by physicians, with particular reference to reproductive health and caring for underserved populations Revised sections on disclosure of errors to patients, gifts to physicians from drug companies, involuntary psychiatric treatment, genomic medicine, and ethical issues during public health emergencies such as pandemics Updates on organ transplantation including increasing the donor pool and non-heart beating donors Updated references throughout A summary of key points at the end of each chapterA companion Website includes instant fully searchable text. This useful resource is a must-read for medical students and practicing professionals at every level of experience. Objectives. Definition of Ethical dilemmas. . 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