| Description |
1 online resource (190 pages) |
| Contents |
The basics -- The dignity of the human person -- Autonomy, consent, refusing treatment and boundaries -- Ethics and non-autonomous patients -- Confidentiality, privacy, data protection, truth telling and trust -- Ethical issues at the beginning of life -- Ethical issues about babies, children and young adults -- Ethical issues at the end of life -- Dying and death: ethical issues -- Loss, grief and bereavement, burn-out and the wounded healer -- Conscientious objection and loyalties |
| Summary |
This book dissects the ethical challenges faced by healthcare chaplains every day. Bringing together case studies, legal advice and invitations for contemplation, this book helps both professional and volunteer chaplains to reflect on their practice and provide the highest level of support to patients |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Medical ethics -- Religious aspects.
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Chaplains, Hospital.
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Medicine -- Religious aspects.
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Chaplaincy Service, Hospital
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Religion and Medicine
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Business Ethics.
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Chaplains, Hospital
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Medical ethics -- Religious aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781784507886 |
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1784507881 |
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