vbid/9783030846251

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This book provides a detailed guide to the ethical considerations involved when making decisions in surgery. Chapters feature a uniform format, which feature a case that represents a real-life problem, discussion of the medical indications of that issue, the latest available medical solutions, and�related ethical considerations. In some cases, more in-depth debate is provided on why a particular decision should or should not be made based-upon ethical principles. Information boxes containing key statements and relevant data in clear easy-to-digest tables facilitates the reader in being able to assimilate the most important points covered in each chapter.�� �Difficult Decisions in Surgical Ethics:�An Evidence-Based Approach�is a thorough review of ethical considerations in a range of surgical scenarios encompassing�both adult and�pediatric�topics, training surgical residents, ethical�care during a pandemic,�criticalcare, palliative�care,�sensitivity to religious and ethnic mores, clinical research,�and innovation. It is intended to be a vital resource for practicing and trainee surgeons�seeking a�comprehensive�up-to-date resource�on ethical�topics in surgical�practice.�The work is part of the�Difficult Decisions in Surgery�series�covering a range of�surgical specialties.� �Typham this is the title: Difficult Decisions in Surgical Ethics An Evidence-Based Approach