Nursing Ethics Through the Life Span

By Bertram Bandman and Elsie L. Bandman

Exploring both traditional and contemporary ethical theories, the fourth edition of I>>Nursing Ethics through the Life Span" outlines and applies philosophical guidelines that will assist any nurse in making ethically sound choices. Appropriate either as a guide for nursing students or as a reference for practicing nurses, Bandman & Bandman give readers a thorough, sound basis for understanding why the application of ethical principles is important in health care. Included are: Clinical case studies within each chapter to illustrate day-to-day ethical situations. Extensive coverage of current healthcare topics that have ethical ramifications such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, HIV/AIDS, organ transplantation, and experimental medical treatments. "What If..." questions throughout the text to encourage critical thinking. Special ethics chapters that feature "Developmental Highlights," "Issues and Problems," and "Morally Reasoned Nursing Interventions."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0838570526
• ISBN13: 9780838570524
• Release Date: November 1989
• Publisher: Appleton & Lange
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.9" x 9.1"

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I browsed the biomedical library on campus, and checked out several nursing ethics books before I chose this one. Contrary to the other review I read of this book, the authors didn't really chose sides on issues - they gave both sides of the issue and gave sources for each angle of the argument. I actually liked this book - (considering that it was for a required class, that surprised me!) It actually made me re-consider a lot of the issues, even ones where I thought I had already decided. (How often does anyone / book make you actually consider your position on issues that you already feel strongly about?) Anyone can reconsider arguments on issues that aren't important to them - but what about those ethical positions that you really believe in. Are they logically thought out? Knee-jerk reactions? Did you base your logic on a faulty assumption? The book didn't particularly try to sway me to any specific position but it made me re-think some of the rationales that I had used to form my decision. End of story - I actually bought this book in addition to the required text.