The Art of the Examination: Why Patient Care Goes Beyond Clinical Correctness by Barry PolanskyAn in-depth look at the examination process as the single most important element in a quality dental practice, intended for dentists, dental consultants, educators and students.
Call Number: IUSD Library Stacks WU141 P762a 2002
ISBN: 0971451648
Publication Date: 2002-05-01
Bioethics as Practice by Judith AndreThose who work in bioethics and the medical humanities come from many different backgrounds, such as health care, philosophy, law, the social sciences, and religious studies. The work they do also varies widely: consulting on ethical issues in patient care, working with legislatures, dealing with the media, teaching, speaking, writing and more.Writing as a participant in this developing field, Judith Andre offers a model to unify its diversity. Using the term "bioethics" broadly, to include all the medical humanities, she articulates ideals for the field, identifies its temptations and moral pitfalls, and argues for the central importance of certain virtues. Perhaps the most original of these is the virtue of choosing projects well, which demands not only broadening the field's focus but also understanding the forces that have kept it too narrow. Andre offers an imaginative analysis of the special problems presented by interdisciplinary work and discusses the intellectual virtues necessary for its success. She calls attention to the kinds of professional communities that are necessary to support good work.The book draws from interviews with many people in the field and from the findings of social scientists. It includes the author's personal reflections, several extended allegories, and philosophical analysis.
ISBN: 0807827339
Publication Date: 2002-09-30
Clinical Ethics: A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine by Albert Jonsen; Mark Siegler; William WinsladeTrust the proven "Four Box" method to formulate ethically appropriate recommendations for patient care Clinical Ethics teaches healthcare providers how to effectively identify, evaluate, and resolve ethical issues in clinical medicine. Using the author acclaimed "Four Box Method" and numerous illustrative case examples, this book enables practitioners to gain a better understanding of the complexities involved in ethical cases and demonstrates how to reach resolution to ethical problems. Clinical Ethics goes beyond theory to offer a decision-making strategy applicable to real-world practice. Readers will learn an easy-to-apply system based on simple questions about medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life, and contextual features that clearly explain clinical ethics and help them formulate a sound diagnosis and treatment strategy. The case examples have been selected to demonstrate how principles apply to real-world everyday practice. The co-authors, a bioethicist, a physician and a lawyer/ psychoanalyst /philosopher, draw on more than forty years respectively of clinical experience to select exemplary cases of ethical problems and to reflect on how moral principles and concepts can guide clinicians in formulating ethically appropriate recommendations for patient care. A unique chapter organization: Each chapter of the book begins with some general considerations about the topic, and the ethical principle relevant to that topic. The clinical situations that generate ethical problems are then described and illustrated by clinically realistic medical cases. A short distillation of current opinion from the bioethical literature is provided, followed by an analysis of the cases.. The authors conclude with recommendations that the three authors have formulated from their extensive experience as bioethics consultants.
ISBN: 9780071845069
Publication Date: 2015-06-30
Dental Ethics by Bruce D. WeinsteinFor dentists and dental students, this book approaches problems involving AIDS, dentist/dental hygenist relationships, ethically acceptable advertisements, and many others in a clear, rational and systematic fashion. Case studies are integrated throughout the text, which is divided into three sections: the first covers the foundations of dental ethics; the second examines topical issues in depth; and the third presents extensive case commentaries. Two codes of ethics comprise the appendices.
Call Number: IUSD Library Stacks WU 50 D414 1993
ISBN: 0812114442
Publication Date: 1993-03-01
Dental Ethics at Chairside by David T. Ozar; David J. Sokol; Donald E. PatthoffIn the last two decades, more than ever before dentists must determine how to properly maintain their focus on ethics and professionalism in the face of powerful commercial pressures. While there is encouragement for ethical conduct within the dental profession, there is still relatively little assistance available to dentists and dental students for judging what conduct is ethically best in concrete situations. For many years, Dental Ethics at Chairside has served as an invaluable resource for tens of thousands of dentists and dentistry students, and this third edition of the gold standard in the field is thoroughly revised and updated. In addition to exploring ongoing and critical issues such as the patient-professional relationship, patients with compromised capacity, confidentiality, justice and the inadequacies of society's health care systems, and dentistry as a business, the third edition addresses emerging ethical issues related to conflicts of interest, dental professionalism, advertising and social media, the serious indebtedness of graduating dental students, bad outcomes and bad work, the explosion of aesthetic dentistry, acquiring new skills and new technology, the impact of the market on the professional-patient relationship, and many others. The book includes fourteen realistic cases and commentary about dilemmas in dentistry, as well as online resources for further research and study.
Dental Malpractice: Legal and Medical Handbook by Norman L. SchaflerWritten by an attorney-dentist, this three-volume reference is a complete guide to understanding and preparing a dental malpractice case. The author, through the use of photographs, diagrams and other reports, explains various procedures and treatments performed by dentists. The text analyzes the standards of care and case evaluation with a step-by-step guide to case preparation from drafting pleadings and discovery to selecting expert witnesses to settlement and trial. Sample complaints, interrogatories, and questionnaires are included.
Dentistry, Dental Practice, and the Community by Brian A. BurtThis great resource presents dentistry and dental practice against the ever-changing backdrop of economic, technological, and demographic trends, as well as the distribution of the oral diseases that dental professionals treat and prevent. The text is logically divided into five parts. Dentistry and the Community deals with the development of the dental and dental hygiene professions, demographics of the public, its use of dental services, and the professional role. Dental Practice covers the structure and financing of dental care, the personnel involved in providing that care, and the emerging field of evidence-based dentistry. The Methods of Oral Epidemiology provides a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of oral diseases and the determinants of their distribution in society. The Distribution of Oral Diseases and Conditions gives a detailed presentation of how the common oral diseases are distributed in the community. Prevention of Oral Diseases in Public Health discusses methods of preventing oral diseases in dental practice and through public health action.Thorough explanations of how to read dental literature help readers understand how to draw their own conclusions from the latest studies.Coverage presents a number of complex problems facing practitioners today regarding access to dental care, and discusses how to solve them by working with public authorities and insurers.Comprehensive coverage of oral disease distribution helps readers to understand trends and risks they will encounter in the field.Material on prevention and control of oral diseases provides important information that all dental practitioners should have.Research designs used in oral epidemology assess the pros and cons of dental indexes available, allowing readers to gain an understanding of the complexities of disease measurement and research.Detailed content on providing dental care to the American public presents a unique opportunity to learn the system of dental care delivery.State-of-the-art coverage of mercury issues offer a balanced view of issues like toxicity, potential hazards, review of evidence, and politics.Ethical guidelines provide a discussion of how ethical principles have evolved over time and the precipitating events that pushed ethical practice into the forefront of health care.Information on the development of dental professions gives readers insight into how these professions originated and their current state. .Content addresses evidence-based dentistry, and how it can and should become part of the everyday clinical life of the practitioner, since staying current is vital to providing excellent patient care. .Discussions of infection control procedures and the impact of HIV and Hepatitis B incorporate new, updated guidelines in dental health care settings released in 2003."
Dentists Who Care by James T. Rule; Muriel J. BebeauRule (University of Maryland Dental School) and Bebeau (preventive sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry) collect profiles of 10 dentists identified as moral exemplars. Each profile includes commentary and discussion questions, plus b&w personal photos. The profiles are book-ended by opening and closing contextualizing chapters, and
Ethical Questions in Dentistry by James Rule; Robert M. VeatchRule (professor emeritus, University of Maryland Dental School) and Veatch (medical ethics, Georgetown University) have added a new first chapter on the history and development of the professions to this second edition of book designed to sensitize dental professionals to the important role of ethic
Call Number: IUSD Library Stacks WU50 R935e 2004
ISBN: 0867154438
Publication Date: 2004-06-01
Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene by Phyllis L. BeemsterboerLearn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in practice with ETHICS AND LAW IN DENTAL HYGIENE, Second Edition. This book is written in the context of "real-world" situations that you will encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene practice. The book is divided into three sections: ethics, law, and simulations and applications. The latter section contains 25 case studies with accompanying discussion and thought questions, along with testlets that mirror the style of the newly revised National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and suggested activities. Appendixes include the recently revised American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) respective codes of ethics, making this the most up-to-date ethics book for dental hygiene currently on the market. With this expert guidance, you'll be prepared to take the NBDHE and address ethical dilemmas in everyday practice. Dental hygiene-focused coverage highlights need-to-know concepts and information. Content organization with separate sections on ethics, law, and the application of both builds a logical and solid foundation for practical application. Real-world relevance helps you confidently manage the realities of clinical practice. Case applications explore the types of ethical and legal dilemmas dental hygienists commonly encounter. Key vocabulary defines terms that may be complex and new. NEW! Updated coverage addresses timely issues such as alternative workforce models, the Affordable Care Act, professionalism, and more. NEW! Expanded art program visually supports key content. NEW! Expanded case studies help you put material into practice with realistic scenarios. NEW! Additional testlets double the amount of board preparation material.
Limits: The Role of the Law in Bioethical Decision Making by Roger B. Dworkin"An excellent resource for entry-level courses on bioethics for health care practitioners, law students, and physicians." --Choice "Dworkin's provocative arguments... will challenge readers who have come to accept the law's intrusion as a necessary response to biomedical advances." --New England Journal of Medicine "Important and refreshing. Dworkin's conclusions regarding the limited role of law (and especially legislation) may come as a surprise to many.... When popular and political views are almost evenly divided, looking to legislation for a solution is a mistake." --Walter Wadlington The ethical and social dilemmas associated with abortion, sterilization, assisted reproduction, genetics, death and dying, and biomedical research have led many to turn to the legal system for solutions. Rogert Dworkin argues that resort to law often overlooks the limitations of legal institutions, and he suggests a more limited use of the legal system will produce more effective resolution of bioethical dilemmas.
Call Number: Ruth Lilly Medical Library Stacks W32.5AA1 D993L 1996