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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199974551
ISBN-139780199974559
eBay Product ID (ePID)143614546
Product Key Features
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHastings Center Guidelines for Decisions on Life-Sustaining Treatment and Care near the End of Life : Revised and Expanded Second Edition
Publication Year2013
SubjectEthics, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Terminal Care
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation, Medical
AuthorNancy Berlinger, Bruce Jennings, Susan M. Wolf
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2012-029054
Reviews"This second edition of the classic Guidelines for Decisions on Life-Sustaining Treatment and Care Near the End of Life is a gem. The coverage of issues related to the care of children is a welcome addition, and now makes the document a truly comprehensive textbook for ethical, legal, institutional, and psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care. The format is particularly attractive, allowing the reader to absorb concise "bullet points" on each topic with easy access to more detailed discussion in the text. This excellent organizational format, plus the searchable ebook, makes these Guidelines a uniquely practical resource for all who care for patients near the end-of-life." -- Robert Truog, Professor of Medical Ethics, Anesthesiology, & Pediatrics and Director of Clinical Ethics, Harvard Medical School; Executive Director, Institute for Professionalism & Ethical Practice Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston "The book is so much more than just guidelines. It is the sourcebook for how the ethics of life-sustaining treatment and care at the end of life should be taught, institutionalized and translated into clinical teaching and practice. Medical students and residents will learn how to think about and approach the care of patients who are dying or who refuse life -sustaining therapies. Healthcare institutions will match their procedures and processes in ethical consultations to the goals and competencies outlined in these guidelines. Healthcare leaders and policy makers will advocate for the full integration of these guidelines into healthcare policy and procedures. By taking a comprehensive view of what healthcare professionals and policy makers need to know to set the standards for "the ethical treatment decision-making and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care near the end of life, " the three authors, all with extensive experience in ethics and legal policy, have created an extremely relevant, readable and practical book that will guide clinicians' challenging work in navigating the difficulties of shared decision-making for those with life limiting illnesses and the dying."- Kathleen M. Foley, MD, The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Chair, Reports and publications from the Hastings Center have been influential in shaping and defining our professional attitudes to ethics of clinical care, particularly in regard to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and other matters related to end-of-life care. This second edition of their Guidelines is very welcome and provides a clear and reasoned approach to the different clinical scenarios... It's a pleasure to read as the material is logically sequenced and eachstatement or recommendation is justified-you feel each bit has been thought through and care taken to write it clearly. If you have an interest in the ethical underpinnings of what we do, this book is for you. If you teach about ethics and clinical practice, or are responsible for it at your institution,this is required reading., This groundbreaking expansion of the Guidelines incorporates research and innovation in clinical care, law, and policy. It is written for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals and is structured for easy reference in difficult clinical situations. It supports the work of clinical ethicists, ethics committee members, health lawyers, clinical educators, scholars, and policymakers. It includes extensive practical recommendations.
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal179.7
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Expanded
SynopsisThe Hastings Center's 1987 Guidelines shaped the ethical and legal framework for treatment decision-making and end-of-life care in the U.S. This updated edition offers comprehensive practical guidance to professionals caring for seriously ill adults and children. It is a resource for clinical ethicists, ethics committees, lawyers, administrators, educators, and policymakers., Decisions about life-sustaining treatment are often ethically challenging for patients, surrogate decision-makers, and health care professionals. Providing safe, effective, and compassionate care near the end of life is a priority for health care organizations. In times of uncertainty, crisis, or reflection, and in efforts to improve health care for seriously ill patients, guidelines can help.This is the first updated, expanded edition of The Hastings Center's 1987 Guidelines on the Termination of Life-Sustaining Treatment and Care of the Dying, which shaped the ethical and legal framework for decision-making on treatment and end-of-life care in the United States. The new edition, the product of an authoritative consensus process, incorporates 25 years of research, innovation, and developments in law and policy. It summarizes the current framework for making good decisions about treatment and care and identifies educational and organizational goals for health care systems. It covers care planning, decision-making for adults and for children, care transitions, the determination of death, and the policies and processes that support good care at the bedside. It also addresses the psychological and social dimensions of care near the end of life, with attention to effective communication with patients and loved ones and among team members. This book is written for physicians, nurses, and other clinicians in hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and hospice. It is structured for ease of reference during difficult clinical situations and includes extensive practical recommendations supported by print and online resources. This book is also essential reading for clinical ethicists, ethics committee members, health lawyers, and medical and nursing directors. As the U.S. confronts the challenges of health care reform, an aging population, increasing technological capacity to extend life, and serious cost implications, The Hastings Center Guidelines are invaluable to educators, scholars, and policymakers., This major new work updates and significantly expands The Hastings Center's 1987 Guidelines on the Termination of Life-Sustaining Treatment and Care of the Dying . Like its predecessor, this second edition will shape the ethical and legal framework for decision-making on treatment and end-of-life care in the United States. This groundbreaking work incorporates 25 years of research and innovation in clinical care, law, and policy. It is written for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals and is structured for easy reference in difficult clinical situations. It supports the work of clinical ethicists, ethics committee members, health lawyers, clinical educators, scholars, and policymakers. It includes extensive practical recommendations. Health care reform places a new set of challenges on decision-making and care near the end of life. The Hastings Center Guidelines are an essential resource.
LC Classification NumberWX 162
