Ethical challenges in multi-cultural patient care cross cultural issues at the end of life / H. Russell Searight.

Author/creator Searight, H. Russell
Format Electronic
Publication InfoCham, Switzerland : Springer, [2019]
Descriptionvii, 107 pages ; 24 cm.
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SeriesSpringerBriefs in ethics, 2211-8101
SpringerBriefs in ethics. 2211-8101 ^A1179395
Contents History and background of end-of-life decision-making and culture -- Ethical theories applied to end-of-life medical care -- A history of physician "truth telling," informed consent, legal and religious perspectives on end-of-life care -- Whether and how to inform patients of "bad news," family dynamics at the end of life -- Advance directives, do not resuscitate orders, hospice, organ transplantation and physician assisted suicide -- Why is there such diversity in preferences for end-of-life care?: explanations and narratives -- Conclusion: continuing changes in marriage and family; supporting diverse perspectives on end-of-life decision-making.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9783030235437 pbk.
ISBN3030235432 pbk.
ISBNeBook

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