Difficult Decisions In Surgical Ethics: An Evidence-Based Approach (Difficult Decisions In Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach) - 9783030846275

This book provides a detailed guide to the ethical considerations involved when making decisions in surgery. Chapters feature a uniform format, which feature a case that represents a real-life problem, discussion of the medical indications of that issue, the latest available medical solutions, and related ethical considerations. In some cases, more in-depth debate is provided on why a particular decision should or should not be made based-upon ethical principles. Information boxes containing key statements and relevant data in clear easy-to-digest tables facilitates the reader in being able to assimilate the most important points covered in each chapter. Difficult Decisions in Surgical Ethics: An Evidence-Based Approach is a thorough review of ethical considerations in a range of surgical scenarios encompassing both adult and pediatric topics, training surgical residents, ethical care during a pandemic, critical care, palliative care, sensitivity to religious and ethnic mores, clinical research, and innovation. It is intended to be a vital resource for practicing and trainee surgeons seeking a comprehensive up-to-date resource on ethical topics in surgical practice. The work is part of the Difficult Decisions in Surgery series covering a range of surgical specialties.

• | Author: Vassyl A. Lonchyna, Peggy Kelley, Peter Angelos
• | Publisher: Springer
• | Publication Date: Jan 13, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 763 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 303084627X
• | ISBN-13: 9783030846275