While ethics has been addressed in the health care literature, relatively little attention has been paid to the subject in the field of social care. This book redresses the balance by examining theory, research, policy and practice in both fields. The analysis is set within the context of contemporary challenges facing health and social care, not only in Britain but internationally. Contributors from the UK, US and Australia consider ethical issues in health and social care research and governance; interprofessional and user perspectives; ethics in relation to human rights, the law, finance, management and provision; key issues of relevance to vulnerable groups such as children and young people, those with complex disabilities, older people and those with mental health problems and lifecourse issues - ethical perspectives on a range of challenging areas from new technologies of reproduction to euthanasia. This book is intended for academics, students and researchers in health and social care who need an up-to-date analysis of contemporary issues and debates. It will also be useful to practitioners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, including social workers, community workers, those working in the fields of disability and mental health and with older people.

About the Author
Audrey Leathard is Visiting Professor of Interprofessional Studies and Susan McLaren a Professor of Nursing at the London South Bank University.

Reviews
"A compilation of essays written by a mix of academics and practitioners, the volume addresses the issue of ethics in both health and social care sectors. The editors argue that while debates on ethics have been addressed in healthcare publications, the field of social care has received scant attention. The aim of the book is to redress the balance. In this, it largely succeeds." Guardian Public
"This book is an important contribution to the field of applied ethics ... The particular stength is its use of specialists to discuss particular areas of debate, offering useful guidlines to complex issues. It will undoubtedly be useful for students and workers across a range of professions related to health and social care." Health and Social Care in the Community Journal
"This text is to be commended, with strong chapters relating to ethical dilemmas commonly addressed in the media and regularly confronted in health and social care. A stimulating read and one which will be of considerable use to students and practitioners." Susan Balloch, Professor of Health and Social Care, University of Brighton, UK



Book Information
ISBN 9781861347558
Author Audrey Leathard
Format Paperback
Page Count 328
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press