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 Info | Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2019] |
| Description | vii, 107 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Gale eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | SpringerBriefs 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 note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9783030235437 pbk. |
| ISBN | 3030235432 pbk. |
| ISBN | eBook |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |