Neurosurgical Ethics in Practice: Value-based Medicine

Good neurosurgical practice is based not only on evidence, skills, and modern equipment, but also on good values. Young surgeons often learn about ethical behavior by observing the behavior of their teachers in different situations, but for several reasons, this is not enough. This book discusses th...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ammar, Ahmed (Editor), Bernstein, Mark (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Ethics in Medicine and Surgery – General View. Patient`s Rights: Patient`s Rights – Overview
  • Patient´s Rights to Refuse Treatment
  • Patient Right to Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Informed Consent
  • Patient`s Family`s Rights
  • Children and Neonates
  • Patients with Terminal Diseases
  • Complications and Errors. Work Environment: Neurosurgeon`s Rights and Duties
  • Priority Setting
  • Neuroethics
  • Workplace Ethics. Society: Ethics of Performing Surgery/Using Technology for the First Time
  • Research Ethics
  • Training in Neurosurgery - the Right of Patients and of Trainees
  • Conflict of Interest/Industry-Surgeon Relationship
  • Malpractice and Court Cases
  • Media and Neurosurgery