Author Description
Part Of The What Do I Do Now?: Emergency Medicine Series, Legal And Ethical Issues In Emergency Medicine Uses A Case-based Approach To Cover Common And Important Topics In The Legal And Ethical Dilemmas That Surface In The Practice Of Emergency Medicine. Each Unique Case Draws Upon The Four Well-established Principles Of Bioethics: Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Respect For Autonomy, And Justice. Other Ethical Principles, Such As Honesty And Personal Integrity, Are Also Addressed. Chapters Are Rounded Out By Key Points To Remember And Selected References For Further Reading. Legal And Ethical Issues In Emergency Medicine Addresses A Wide Range Of Topics Including Hippa And Confidentiality, Advance Directives, Suicidal Patients, Refusal Of Care, Expert Witness Testimony, And More. This Book Is An Engaging Collection Of Thought-provoking Cases Which Clinicians Can Utilize When They Encounter Difficult Situations In The Emergency Department. The Volume Is Also A Self-assessment Tool That Tests The Reader's Ability To Answer The Question, What Do I Do Now?
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THE THESIS
This text investigates how clinicians can navigate the complex intersection of legal mandates and bioethical principles within the high-pressure environment of the emergency department. Eileen F. Baker utilizes a case-based framework to bridge the gap between abstract ethical theory and bedside decision-making. By applying the four pillars of bioethics—beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice—to real-world scenarios, the author provides a structured approach for practitioners to resolve moral and legal dilemmas.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality protocols
- Guidance on managing advance directives and patient refusal of care
- Ethical frameworks for handling suicidal patients and expert witness testimony
- Practical summaries and key takeaways for clinical application
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive legal advice for specific litigation defense
- It does not cover administrative hospital policy beyond the scope of clinical ethics
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians frequently cite this volume as a practical, high-yield resource for navigating the gray areas of emergency practice. Experts highlight the book's utility as both a self-assessment tool and a reference guide for addressing common ethical challenges in acute care settings.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190066431
ISBN-13:
9780190066437
Emergency medicine
Medical Ethics
Professional Development
Medical
Medical Law
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