Author Description
"A landmark in publishing in psychiatry. Nowhere has the richness of ethical issues been presented in such a comprehensive and meaningful way.... Should be read by every serious student of the field wishing to provide the highest quality of care within the highest principles of medical ethics." --Journal of the American Medical AssociationThis book, now available in paperback, provides a comprehensive account of the major ethical problems which confront psychiatrists today.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex intersection of clinical psychiatric practice and moral philosophy to define the ethical responsibilities of mental health professionals. Edited by Sidney Bloch, the text compiles contributions from leading experts to establish a framework for navigating the moral dilemmas inherent in patient care, institutional psychiatry, and the doctor-patient relationship.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of ethical challenges in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment
- Examination of autonomy, informed consent, and involuntary commitment
- Discussion of the psychiatrist's role in social and political contexts
- Case studies illustrating ethical conflicts in clinical settings
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a universal legal manual for every jurisdiction
- Does not replace specific institutional policy guidelines
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and professional journals recognize this work as a foundational text for practitioners and students alike. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the rigorous intellectual approach applied to clinical scenarios.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
1985-02-14
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192615122
ISBN-13:
9780192615121
Medical Ethics
Professional Ethics
Medicine
Psychiatry
Bioethics