Ethics in Midwifery

Name: Ethics in Midwifery
Author: Shirley R. Jones

Paperback Engels 2000 9780723431725

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This book examines the principles and realities of ethics in midwifery practice today. It explains basic ethical theory, looking at how dilemmas occur and the ethical bases on which conflicts can be resolved. Through a series of case studies, options and issues for consideration are reviewed, particularly in areas of increasing concern and debate such as confidentiality, autonomy, screening, abortion, assisted conception and withholding treatment.

This book will be of value to all students and practicing midwives who need to understand the principles and practice of ethics, especially how to apply ethical thought and action in their own day-to-day work.Explains clearly ethical theory, especially how dilemmas occur, the bases for ethical decisions and how conflicts may be resolvedOutlines specifically how ethical principles can be applied in real-life practice, and in situations which may involve midwives in team decisions
Outlines detailed case studies which illustrate key ethical dilemmas and ways to consider resolutions within theseExplores and clearly delineates the ethical dimensions of the midwifes role (new chapter in the second edition)
Includes a new chapter on conscientious objection to participation in abortionHas greater focus on assisted conception and issues surrounding this, as this becomes a topic of more widespread interest
Adds a new chapter on withholding and withdrawing treatment, mainly in relation to neonates, again to reflect an area of growing concern and controversyAll of Part One the general foundations are updated and revisedNew chapter on ethical dimensions of the midwifes role, with an emphasis on the midwife as the researcher
New case in the confidentiality chapterNew case in the accountability chapter on client abuse, with a focus on the accountability of the midwife who knew about this but did nothing
New case in the autonomy and consent chapter looking at enforced caesarian section, with a focus on ethics rather than the law (where the focus usually lies in reviewing this area)New chapter on assisted conception, replacing resource allocation which looked only briefly at this
New chapter on withholding and withdrawing treatment relating mainly to neonates

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ISBN13:9780723431725

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:Paperback

Uitgever:Elsevier Health Sciences

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Introduction Ethical Theory Is ethical reasoning part of everyday life? What is ethics? What is a moral issue? What is a moral dilemma? How do we resolve the conflicts do we need ethical theories? Ethical theories: - Utilitarianism Act-utilitarianism Rule-utilitarianism Some criticisms of utilitarianism Deontology: Rational monism Traditional deontology Intuitionistic Pluralism Another alternative? Suggested reading References Bibliography Part Two Chapter One: Introduction to Part Two References Bibliography Chapter Two: Ethical Dimensions of the Midwifes Role Practitioner Educator Counsellor Advisor Friend Chapter Three: Confidentiality Case studies Discussion of questions Further discussions Infringement of confidentiality For whom is confidentiality/privacy important? When do health care workers need to consider confidentiality? Applying the theories Suggested reading References Bibliography Chapter Four: Accountability Case study Discussion of questions Further discussion FOR whom and what are midwives accountable? TO whom are midwives accountable? Applying the theories Suggested reading References Bibliography Chapter Five: Autonomy and Consent Case study Discussion of questions Further discussion Autonomy Paternalism Consent Applying the theories Suggested reading References Bibliography Chapter Six: Conscientious Objection to Participation in Abortion Case study Discussion of questions Further discussion Applying the theories Suggested reading References Bibliography Chapter Seven: Assisted Conception Case study Discussion of questions Further discussion Applying the theories Suggested reading References Bibliography Chapter Eight: Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment Case study Discussion of questions Further discussion Applying the theories Suggested reading References Bibliography Conclusion Glossary Index Index of Authors

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