Overview
Here's the third edition of this well-known text, which examines the principles that guide nursing practice to all levels. Completely updated and revised, this text uniquely addresses the impact of NHS trusts, GP contracts, and the international market economy on nursing ethics. Provides in depth discussion on the most recent developments in nursing practice.
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Synopsis
Here's the third edition of this well-known text, which examines the principles that guide nursing practice to all levels. Completely updated and revised, this text uniquely addresses the impact of NHS trusts, GP contracts, and the international market economy on nursing ethics. Provides in depth discussion on the most recent developments in nursing practice.
Arlene Hurwitz
This is a compact overview of bioethics as it applies to current nursing practice. Is it the updated edition of the book published in 1993. The purpose is to provide the primary care nurse with an updated guide to bioethical issues within the rapidly changing realm of healthcare. It is appropriate for baccalaureate nursing students, faculty, and nurses prepared for advanced practice. Nurse practitioners should find this book especially relevant as a reference. The introduction provides a good rationale for the new content and offers an excellent introduction to contemporary issues in nursing practice. The chapter on culture is especially well done. Of particular note is the author's attention to subtle religious health practices that are often overlooked yet crucial to nursing decisions. The examples used in the chapters are realistic and enhance the conceptual material. Compared to other books of similar length, this book can be used in the clinical setting as a convenient reference or handbook. Much of its appeal lies in the straightforward writing style and concise examples. Overall, the author is thorough in his treatment of the material and coverage of pertinent ethical issues. This book should be well received by the nursing community.
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Reviewer: Arlene Hurwitz, RN, DrPH(New Jersey City University)Description: This is a compact overview of bioethics as it applies to current nursing practice. Is it the updated edition of the book published in 1993.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide the primary care nurse with an updated guide to bioethical issues within the rapidly changing realm of healthcare.
Audience: It is appropriate for baccalaureate nursing students, faculty, and nurses prepared for advanced practice. Nurse practitioners should find this book especially relevant as a reference.
Features: The introduction provides a good rationale for the new content and offers an excellent introduction to contemporary issues in nursing practice. The chapter on culture is especially well done. Of particular note is the author's attention to subtle religious health practices that are often overlooked yet crucial to nursing decisions. The examples used in the chapters are realistic and enhance the conceptual material.
Assessment: Compared to other books of similar length, this book can be used in the clinical setting as a convenient reference or handbook. Much of its appeal lies in the straightforward writing style and concise examples. Overall, the author is thorough in his treatment of the material and coverage of pertinent ethical issues. This book should be well received by the nursing community.
Arlene Hurwitz
This is a compact overview of bioethics as it applies to current nursing practice. Is it the updated edition of the book published in 1993. The purpose is to provide the primary care nurse with an updated guide to bioethical issues within the rapidly changing realm of healthcare. It is appropriate for baccalaureate nursing students, faculty, and nurses prepared for advanced practice. Nurse practitioners should find this book especially relevant as a reference. The introduction provides a good rationale for the new content and offers an excellent introduction to contemporary issues in nursing practice. The chapter on culture is especially well done. Of particular note is the author's attention to subtle religious health practices that are often overlooked yet crucial to nursing decisions. The examples used in the chapters are realistic and enhance the conceptual material. Compared to other books of similar length, this book can be used in the clinical setting as a convenient reference or handbook. Much of its appeal lies in the straightforward writing style and concise examples. Overall, the author is thorough in his treatment of the material and coverage of pertinent ethical issues. This book should be well received by the nursing community.4 Stars! from Doody