Description
Neurosurgical interventions have the potential to change a person's concept of self, as well as affect their neurological and cognitive function to an unacceptable level for both patient and family. In an increasingly complex and evolving field, the ethical implications of treatments and their eventual outcomes must be carefully balanced. Ethics in Neurosurgical Practice is a comprehensive and practical guide for managing the treatment of patients with debilitating neurosurgical conditions. Chapters address specific conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, ischemic stroke and spinal surgery, and the ethical challenges that each of these pose. Detailed case studies present potential scenarios that readers might encounter, and their outcomes. Future developments of this fast-paced field are expanded upon, including televised live surgery and the ethical aspects of innovation in neurosurgery. A broad variety of contributors in different fields, including neurosurgeons, intensivists and bioethicists, ensures comprehensive coverage from a range of views and experiences.
A comprehensive introduction and practical framework to bioethics, for all who are involved in the management of neurosurgical patients.
About the Author
Stephen Honeybul is the Statewide Director of the Neurosurgical Service of Western Australia and a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, the Royal Perth Hospital and the Fiona Stanley Hospital. He is also the Co-Chair of the Ethics and Medico-Legal Affairs Committee for the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
Reviews
'This introductory ethics textbook follows the conventional format both stylistically and structurally. It includes chapters on ethical theories ... ethical issues specific to neurosurgical practice, case scenarios, developments in neurosurgical technologies, and specific procedures that have introduced new ethical issues ... the book becomes a valuable resource for both students and practitioners by opening a questioning dialog and by sustaining the conversation about current ethical considerations in neurosurgical practice.' D. P. Turner, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781108494120
Author Stephen Honeybul
Format Hardback
Page Count 270
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 162mm * 17mm
A comprehensive introduction and practical framework to bioethics, for all who are involved in the management of neurosurgical patients.
About the Author
Stephen Honeybul is the Statewide Director of the Neurosurgical Service of Western Australia and a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, the Royal Perth Hospital and the Fiona Stanley Hospital. He is also the Co-Chair of the Ethics and Medico-Legal Affairs Committee for the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
Reviews
'This introductory ethics textbook follows the conventional format both stylistically and structurally. It includes chapters on ethical theories ... ethical issues specific to neurosurgical practice, case scenarios, developments in neurosurgical technologies, and specific procedures that have introduced new ethical issues ... the book becomes a valuable resource for both students and practitioners by opening a questioning dialog and by sustaining the conversation about current ethical considerations in neurosurgical practice.' D. P. Turner, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781108494120
Author Stephen Honeybul
Format Hardback
Page Count 270
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 162mm * 17mm
