Sugarman Jeremy

20 common problems : ethics in primary care / Ethics in primary care Twenty common problems [edited by] Jeremy Sugarman - New York : McGraw-Hill, ℗♭2000 - xvi, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - 20 common problems . - 20 common problems .

Includes bibliographical references and index

Problems in Practice That May Be Inconspicuous -- Inappropriate Requests for Treatments and Tests -- Inappropriate Requests for Medical Exemptions and Privileges -- Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Compliance and Adherence -- Preventive Medicine -- Genetic Testing -- Problems Related to Systems of Care -- Managed Care -- Conflicts of Interest and Obligation -- Consultation and Referral -- Problems Related to the Process of Care -- Truth Telling -- Confidentiality -- Suspected Abuse and Neglect -- Treating Minors -- Refusal of Treatment -- Pain Control -- Treatment at the End of Life -- Preventive Ethics -- Competency and Decision-Making Capacity -- Informed Consent -- Advance Care Planning pt. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. pt. 2. 7. 8. 9. pt. 3. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. pt. 4. 18. 19. 20.

"This practical manual offers guidance on ethical issues regularly encountered in primary care." "Ethics in Primary Care provides easy access to information - definitions, accessible information about relevant ethical theories, and recommendations for resolving issues that arise in primary care." "Inside, you'll find chapters that help you resolve ethical issues related to compliance, alternative medicine, confidentiality, genetic testing, suspected abuse, treatment of minors, as well as other challenging areas."--Jacket

9780070633698 007063369X


Medical ethics
Primary care (Medicine)--Practice
Primary care (Medicine)
Primary health care
Ethics, Medical
Primary Health Care

R724 / .S843 2000

174.2 174.2

W 50 / Z999 2000