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Book Detail
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Law and ethics in intensive care
Danbury, Christopher
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780199562039 Category: Critical Care and Intensive Care Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Affiliation: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, United Kingdom Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.6 x 9.1 in
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Synopsis:
The practice of intensive care medicine raises multiple legal and ethical issues on a daily basis, making it increasingly difficult to know who to admit and when, at what stage invasive management should be withdrawn, and who, importantly, should decide? These profound dilemmas, already
complicated in a setting of scarce resources, mandate an understanding of law and ethics for those working in intensive care medicine.
Clinically focused, this book explains the relevance of landmark rulings to aid your day-to-day decision-making. A spectrum of ethical and legal controversies in critical care are addressed to demonstrate how law and ethics affects the care available to patients and vice versa.
Discussion of conflict resolution advises the options open to you when agreement on treatment decisions or withdrawal cannot be reached. The literature and variations surrounding Do Not Attempt Resuscitation decisions are outlined to help you navigate this complex area. This edition also provides
an up-to-date analysis of issues such as futility and depreciation of liberty.
Featuring contributions from leading legal and medical experts, this important reference should be read by every critical care professional.
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