Author Description
Developments Are Taking Place In Palliative Care In Which 'patient Choice' Has Become A Central Idea, And Patients Have An Enlarged Idea Of Their Best Interests. This Book Creates Debate Among All Those Involved In Care Of The Terminally Ill Including Specialists, Policy Makers, Researchers And Ethicists. Fiona Randall, R.s. Downie. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the ethical tensions and practical implications of prioritizing patient autonomy within the framework of end-of-life care. Fiona Randall and R.S. Downie, both established experts in medical ethics and clinical practice, synthesize clinical developments with philosophical inquiry to examine how the concept of 'patient choice' reshapes the responsibilities of healthcare providers and the definition of a patient's best interests.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the shifting paradigm of patient autonomy in terminal care
- Ethical frameworks for resolving conflicts between patient requests and clinical standards
- Examination of the roles of specialists, policy makers, and ethicists in end-of-life decision-making
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a universal legal guide for specific jurisdictions
- Does not offer clinical protocols for specific medical procedures
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a significant contribution to the discourse on medical ethics and the complexities of palliative care. Readers frequently note the academic rigor of the prose, which serves as a foundational resource for professionals navigating the intersection of clinical practice and moral philosophy.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191730408
ISBN-13:
9780191730405
Philosophy
Bioethics
Medical Ethics
Healthcare Policy
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