Nursing Ethics through the Life Span (4th Edition)
Exploring both traditional and contemporary ethical theories, the fourth edition of>Nursing Ethics through the Life Spanoutlines and applies philosophical guidelines that will assist any nurse in making ethically sound choices. Appropriate either as a guide for nursing students or as a reference for practicing nurses, Bandman & Bandman give readers a thorough, sound basis for understanding why the application of ethical principles is important in health care. Included are:Clinical case studies within each chapter to illustrate day-to-day ethical situations.Extensive coverage of current healthcare topics that have ethical ramifications such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, HIV/AIDS, organ transplantation, and experimental medical treatments."What If..." questions throughout the text to encourage critical thinking.Special ethics chapters that feature "Developmental Highlights," "Issues and Problems," and "Morally Reasoned Nursing Interventions."