Medical Ethics and the Elderly
Download or Read eBook Medical Ethics and the Elderly PDF written by Gurcharan S. Rai and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Gurcharan S. Rai |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : 9057024039 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789057024030 |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Medical Ethics and the Elderly by : Gurcharan S. Rai
Book excerpt: This concise, introductory handbook discusses the basic principles of medical ethics, and includes practical, realistic guidance on how to evaluate and manage common ethical problems, focusing on the care of elderly patients Typical scenarios faced in clinical practice, such as issues of mental capacity and consent, resuscitation, near death decisions, quality of life, and health care expenditure, are discussed