Authors: Barry Cassidy, Dennis J. Blessing
ISBN-13: 9780803613386, ISBN-10: 0803613385
Format: Paperback
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Date Published: August 2007
Edition: 1st Edition
Book Synopsis
The "first of its kind"-a case-based ethics text designed specifically for PAs!
Table of Contents
Ethics and the Physician: Assistant Student James E. Meyer, MD 1
Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Principles Therese Jones, PhD 19
The Ethics of Everyday Practice Michael Potts, PhD 35
Special Section: Clinical Ethical Case Discussions F.J. Gianola, PA-C 61
Compelled Birth Control in a Minor 63
Somatizing Patient 70
Addiction and Autonomy 76
Informed Consent, Culture, Sex, and Language 83
Pain and Suffering in Cancer Clinical Trials 88
Ethics of Caring for a Diverse Population Peter M. Stanford, MPH, PA-C 105
Religious Ethical Considerations Danny L. Franke, PhD 127
Ethical Decisions Near the End of Life Moira Fordyce, MD, MB, ChB, FRCP Edin, AGSF 141
Ethical Considerations of Provider-Patient Challenges Elin Armeau, PhD, PA-C 161
Ethics and State Regulation of PA Practice Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, PA-C Ann Davis, PA-C 175
Applying for a License and Appearing Before a Regulatory Board Barry A. Cassidy, PhD, PA-C 187
Glossary 213
Index 217
Subjects