Case Files Medical Ethics and Professionalism

by Eugene C. Toy, Susan P. Raine, Thomas I. Cochrane

Overview

Learn medical ethics and professionalism in the context of real-life patients

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Experience with actual cases is essential to learning how to manage the challenges medical ethics and professionalism will pose to you and your practice. Case Files: Medical Ethics and Professionalism includes 36 true-to-life cases that have been carefully selected to cover important topics such as the doctor-patient relationship, student issues, medical teams, end-of-life care, and social media. Each case includes complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, and review questions with answers.

• Learn from 36 high-yield cases, each with board-style questions and key-point pearls
• Master complex concepts through clear and concise discussion
• Practice with review questions that reinforce learning
• Sharpen your ability to solve problems regarding medical ethics and professionalism
• Perfect for medical and health professions students preparing for real-world practice

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071839617
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/22/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Eugene C. Toy, MD (Houston, TX) is a dual-certified family physician and obstetrician-gynecologist. He is academic chief and program director at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

Table of Contents

Contributors vii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction xvii

Section I Approach to Ethics, Professionalism, and Jurisprudence in Medicine 1

Section II Ethics Cases 7

Thiry-Six Case Scenarios 9

General Topics (Cases 1?8) 9

The Physician-Patient Relationship (Case 9?19) 79

The Medical Team (Case 20?21) 165

Student Issues (Case 22?26) 183

End-of-Life Issues (Cases 27?30) 219

Maternal and Neonatal Issues (Case 31?33) 259

Special Topics (Cases 34-36) 289

Section III Clinical Cases 313

Listing by Chapter 315

Case Listing by Topic (Alphabetical) 316

Index 317

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Tyler Zahrli, BA, BA (Saint Louis University)
Description: This is an overview of medical ethics and professionalism as they relate to medical practice that uses real-world examples. This practical use of case examples facilitates learning for physicians in training.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide physicians with a basic understanding of the principles of medical ethics and professionalism, and to describe how to apply the principles to clinical practice. The book illustrates the importance of medical ethics and professionalism through case examples.
Audience: It is intended primarily for medical students, residents, and physicians learning and practicing in the U.S. This book is useful for medical students and residents with upcoming licensing examinations because the book presents information in a fashion similar to the U.S. Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE). The editors and many contributors are informed and credible sources. The ethics and professionalism information is applicable to students and physicians abroad, but the legal information is specific to medical practice in the U.S.
Features: The book begins by highlighting important issues in medical practice related to three areas: ethics, professionalism, and jurisprudence. The remainder of the book consists of 36 medical case studies organized by topic. Written to facilitate medical student and resident learning, each case presentation addresses a specific aspect of medical ethics or professionalism and then describes that aspect more generally. Each case chapter ends with multiple-choice questions for self-assessment. The end of the book includes a reference to easily find cases by chapter number and topic as well as an index.
Assessment: This is a great resource for medical students and residents preparing for the USMLE. The information is practical for practicing physicians while providing necessary background in medical ethics and professionalism. The overall structure facilitates learning for current and future physicians very well.

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