Clinical Medical Ethics: Landmark Works of Mark Siegler, MD (Digital Download) • F

This instant gold standard title is a major contribution to the field of clinical medical ethics and will serve as an essential reference and teaching resource for years to come. Throughout his distinguished career, Mark Siegler, MD , has explored a wide array of topics, from the teaching of clinical medical ethics to end-of-life decision-making and the ethical implications of technological advances . With over 200 journal publications and 60 book chapters to his name, Dr. Siegler has emerged as a pre-eminent scholar and educator in this vital field. His work has profoundly influenced various therapeutic areas, particularly in internal medicine , pediatrics , surgery , oncology , and medical education . nOver the past 30 years, the importance of clinical ethics has grown steadily, focusing on the practical, everyday ethical dilemmas faced by patients, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare institutions. The primary goal of clinical ethics is to enhance patient care and improve patient outcomes . Almost every large hospital now has an ethics committee or consultation service to address clinical ethical issues, and nearly every medical organization has established an ethics committee along with a code of ethics. Notably, discussions on clinical ethics have become integral to routine clinical discourse in both outpatient and inpatient settings nationwide. nThis seminal collection features 46 landmark works by Dr. Siegler, skillfully organized around five foundational themes: restoring and transforming the ethical basis of modern clinical medicine , the doctor-patient relationship , education and professionalism , end-of-life Authors: nLaura Weiss Roberts (Editor) Publication Date: n12 Sept. 2018