An Ethics Casebook for Hospitals: Practical Approaches to Everyday Cases
"The strength of these cases is their occasional complexity and reflection of the reality of day-to-day practice.... I highly recommend this book as an aid in the case-based teaching of medical ethics. Ethics committee members, medical students, and house staff of academic institutions should also find these cases useful in their continuing education." --Bioethics Forum"This book represents a major step forward in the teaching of ethics and as such has the potential to become an indispensable tool for teachers and clinicians alike.… A unique feature of this book is that the cases exemplify a sample of ethical dilemmas that were submitted by representatives of hospitals.... Kuczewski and Pinkus have produced an indispensable addition to the bioethics literature.... a volume that is both undaunting and user friendly. As such it represents a valuable resource and tool for educating front line clinicians, ethics committees and administrators about bioethics." --Nursing Ethics"The most important tool ever produced for educating hospital clinicians, ethics committees, administrators, and staff about bioethics." --Glenn McGee, associate director, University of Pennsylvania Center for Bioethics"This casebook is first-rate. While most casebooks focus on the exotic ethical issues of medical research centers, this one covers the common problems that all hospital ethics committees are likely to face... an exceedingly valuable resource." --Larry R. Churchill, professor and chair, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill"A wonderful resource.... The cases are realistic and detailed. The commentary goes to the heart of the theoretical issues as well as giving practical advice for how one might better handle the case." --Bob Arnold, Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Bioethics and Health Law, University of Pittsburgh"Imminently timely, comprehensive in scope, and easy to read.... Their case commentary reflects a deep respect for the people whose lives are affected." --Ruth B. Purtilo, C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Professor of Clinical Ethics and Director, Creighton University Center for Health Policy and Ethics"Educators will surely take advantage of the flexibility provided by the thirty-one cases/commentaries that constitute this ethics casebook. The authors have provided the foundation for serious discussions." --Stuart F. Spicker, emeritus professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine