Ethics and professionalism a guide for the physician assistant

• Other Authors: Cassidy, Barry A. (Editor), Blessing, J. Dennis (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia F.A. Davis Company 2008
• Subjects: Physician Assistants > ethics; Ethics, Clinical; Decision Making; Clinical Competence
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Includes case studies that focus on critical thinking and the clinical application of ethics and professionalism; ethical considerations of vulnerable patients; and contributions by noted PAs, MDs, and PhDs

Table of Contents:

• Ethics and the physician assistant student / James E. Meyer
• Ethical decision making and ethical principles / Therese Jones
• The ethics of everyday practice / Michael Potts
• Clinical ethical case discussions / F.J. Gianola
• Ethics of caring for a diverse population / Peter M. Stanford
• Religious ethical considerations / Danny L. Franke
• Ethical decisions near the end-of-life / Moira Fordyce
• Ethical considerations of provider-patient challenges / Elin Armeau
• Ethics and state regulation of PA practice / Randy D. Danielsen, Ann Davis
• Applying for a license and appearing before a regulatory board / Barry A. Cassidy.