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Clinical Ethics

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The authors suggest another method of evaluating ethical dilemmas. They suggest one examine the situation in light of medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life, and contextual features. Because the approach is clinical, rather than theoretical, some of the medical details presented are somewhat technical. This is a book for those working in a medical setting or otherwise engaged with medical ethics. I read the book based on the recommendation of a bioethics lecturer. It was further recommended recently by the Director of the Program in Medical Ethics for University of California, Irvine. --Mary Kay Buike, MSW, ACSW; Oncology Social Worker and member of a hospital Bioethics Committee

Dr. Jonsen is one the nation's germinal thinkers in the field of bioethics. Through his experience and associations at several of the renowned medical academic institutions in this coutnry he sets forth a clear systematic approach to problems in bioethics. This includes a review of his "4-box" method for approaching ethical problems and then reviews basic ethical principles as well as legal definitions. His approach to clincal dilemmas provides a refreshing analytical process for dilineating issues and conflicts.

Good presentation of the principles of clinical ethics with examples of many dilemmas and thoughtful analysis of case presentations.
Very readable. Succinct. Useful. Particularly helpful for people new to the field. Highly recommended

Great book for pre medical students to help understand the controversies that medicine proposes and how real doctors deal with them.

The book was not terribly easy to read but was jam packed full of meaningful cases that seemed to get to the point rather quickly. I would recommend this book if you are ethical and even more if you are not ethical. Just my two cents.

I am taking a class this summer and this book was required - I bought it at Amazon and saved about five dollars and it was shipped to me for free - every little bit helps when you are a college student!

I purchased this book with a very limited discount by purchasing it used and received a book so marked up it was difficult to read. Nearly every page was highligted blue/orange/yellow. I realize this was my error in purchasing a used book on line but I thought Amazon was more careful about its used books. Live and learn...I had no time to return it b/f the class so I needed to purchase another on campus!