Health Care Ethics and the Law is a comprehensive, practical resource designed for those preparing for a career in healthcare management.In 16 chapters, the text explains and illustrates ethical principles and their application in the real world, including material that is consistently cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and the nation's highest appellate courts. The book also explores substantive theories of classic ethicists in the Western world, along with current scholarly literature from the nation's leading ethicists.The authors seamlessly integrate ethical and legal concepts without overwhelming the reader with philosophies and theory. With an emphasis on interpretation, insight, and ideas, Health Care Ethics and the Law guides healthcare professionals through the ethical decisions they will face in their everyday professional lives.Key Features: - Presents ethical dilemmas based on actual court cases in each chapter that let the reader decide the best course of action.- Includes a comprehensive set of accompanying Ethical Dilemma PowerPoints for each chapter that review the case, provide context and guiding discussion questions that engage the reader in understanding - Addresses the ethical and health law issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Explains current and future trends in health care ethics and the law. - Examines actual court decisions recently decided by the U.S. Supreme Court and the nation's highest appellate courts. - Includes Navigate eBook access (with the printed text) providing readers with convenient online or offline access to the digital text and additional resources from their computer, tablet, or mobile device.

About the Author
MGA, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; JD, Temple University School of LawHebrew University Faculty of Law and London School of EconomicsFormer Adjunct Professor of Health Law, MBA Program in Biotechnology & Health Industry Management,Pennsylvania State UniversityFormerly President & CEO, Collegiate Health Care Corp. MDiv, St. Mary's Seminary & University; MA, Notre Dame University; EdD, Widener UniversityOxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California - BerkeleyAdjunct Professor of Humanities, Widener UniversityFormerly Board Chairman, Collegiate Health Care Corp.


Book Information
ISBN 9781284257779
Author Donna K. Hammaker
Format Paperback
Page Count 500
Imprint Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Weight(grams) 737g