Ethics by Committee: A Textbook on Consultation, Organization, and Education for Hospital Ethics Committees

By Micah D. Hester

Book Overview

Ethics by Committee was developed for the tens of thousands of people across the United States serve on hospital and other healthcare ethics committees (HECs). Experts in bioethics, clinical consultation, health law, and social psychology from across the country have contributed chapters on ethics consultation, education, and policy development. The chapters discuss important considerations for HEC members such as promoting just and ethical organizations, developing cultural and spiritual awareness, and preparing for the forces of group dynamics in committee discussions and consensus-building. No other book on the market offers the diversity of perspectives and topics while remaining focused, clear, and useful.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074255046X
• ISBN13: 9780742550469
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 8.8"