Bioethics In Canada Third Edition

Now in its third edition, Bioethics in Canada: A Philosophical Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the philosophical, historical, and medical concepts shaping contemporary debates on biomedical issues. The text opens with an introduction to moral theory and bioethical principles, followed by application of these theories and principles to real world ethical conflicts involving abortion, distributive justice, genetics, reproductive technology, and other vital topics. A landmark case opens each chapter, illuminating the many issues involved in these debates, as well as the philosophical assumptions that shape them. Thoroughly updated to reflect recent political, medical, and cultural changes, this third edition features new sections on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), the moral philosophy of liberalism in bioethics, the Mad movement, CRISPR and gene editing, and expanded content on mental health, rural and remote communities, and codes of conduct and codes of ethics. Accessibly written with newly added case studies in the health care workplace, this text is an insightful resource for courses in the disciplines of philosophy, health studies, medicine, and nursing, providing a strong ethical foundation in an ever-changing field.

"Now in its third edition, Bioethics in Canada offers a comprehensive overview of the philosophical, historical, and medical concepts shaping contemporary debates on biomedical issues in Canada. The text opens with an introduction to moral theory and bioethical principles, followed by application of these theories and principles to real-world ethical conflicts involving abortion, distributive justice, informed consent, genetics, reproductive technology, euthanasia, organ transplantation, medical research, and other vital topics. A landmark case opens each chapter, illuminating the many issues involved in these debates, as well as the philosophical assumptions that shape them. Updated to reflect recent political, medical, and cultural changes, this third edition features a multitude of new case studies and new sections on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), the moral philosophy of liberalism in bioethics, the Mad movement, and CRISPR and gene editing."--

"Now in its third edition, Bioethics in Canada offers a comprehensive overview of the philosophical, historical, and medical concepts shaping contemporary debates on biomedical issues in Canada. The text opens with an introduction to moral theory and bioethical principles, followed by application of these theories and principles to real-world ethical conflicts involving abortion, distributive justice, informed consent, genetics, reproductive technology, euthanasia, organ transplantation, medical research, and other vital topics. A landmark case opens each chapter, illuminating the many issues involved in these debates, as well as the philosophical assumptions that shape them. Updated to reflect recent political, medical, and cultural changes, this third edition features a multitude of new case studies and new sections on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), the moral philosophy of liberalism in bioethics, the Mad movement, and CRISPR and gene editing."--

The most accessible Canadian bioethics text that clearly demonstrates the process of moral reasoning through a breadth of expertly chosen readingsThis comprehensive introduction to bioethical issues emphasizes Canadian policies, issues, and scholars. Using the human lifespan as an organizing narrative, Bioethics in Canada explores ethical theories through a diverse selection of readings discussing traditional and cutting-edge topics in thefield.

Since its initial release in 2004, Ethics for the Practice of Psychology in Canada has filled a vital need for a single source on professional ethics and law relevant to Canadian psychologists. This important new edition reflects the fourth edition of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists and highlights discussions in the areas of diversity and social justice. An essential resource, it focusses on the most pertinent ethical and legal issues for Canadian psychologists, including decision making, consent, confidentiality, helping without harming, professional boundaries, diversity, social responsibility, and conducting research. An appendix includes discussion questions and reflective journal exercises to facilitate awareness of personal motives and biases relevant to making ethical choices.

The only Canadian nursing book available that fully covers the often intertwined Ethical and Legal issues that healthcare professionals face today! Focused solely on the ever-changing, and often complex healthcare landscape in Canada, Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, Third Edition, expertly offers readers an uncomplicated discussion and practical approach to this multifaceted topic. The book aims to prepare students for the moral and legal realities they will face in practice, and to provide them with the necessary tools to confidently face the most challenging and difficult situations they will encounter. • Written in a clear, straightforward style • Appropriate coverage of both ethical and legal issues • Provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical background of the topic • Presents information in a practical way – the way students will encounter it in day-to-day practice • Numerous case studies and examples, all nursing-specific • Incorporation of the revised CNA Code of Ethics • Discussion of privacy/confidentiality issues that accompany the increased use of technology in healthcare settings • Addition of community health nursing examples • Broad coverage of the ethical considerations unique to Canada’s culturally diverse population • New suite of electronic tools for both instructors and students