"Ethics and Issues In Contemporary Nursing explores the theories, models and principles that serve as guides for ethically sound behavior within a nursing context. This conversational text addresses the complexities created by science and technological advances, the variety of settings in which nurses practice, and the diversity of the patients in their care. Emphasis is placed on the importance of principled behavior in personal and professional situations. The text also examines global issues affecting the nursing profession, such as health policy and economics, as well as social, gender, transcultural and spiritual considerations. Engaging exercises, reflective questions, case presentations and creative activities are integrated throughout the text for practical application.
- ISBN10 0766836304
- ISBN13 9780766836303
- Publish Date 1 January 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint Delmar Cengage Learning
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 544
- Language English