An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine : A Case-Based Approach

An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine: A Case-Based Approach offers an organized practical approach to examining dilemmas that occur frequently in pathology and laboratory medicine in a systematic way. This is a unique and novel resource to enable readers to confidently reach potential solutions with strong ethical reasoning that not only further quality patient care but honor the good intentions of their caregivers. This book is for healthcare providers, instructors, students of allied health services, researchers, laboratory technologists, and members of the healthcare delivery team who utilize pathology and laboratory services. Each chapter is written in a case-based format followed by a discussion section further exploring the ethical dilemmas demonstrated by the cases. The cases are suitable for practicing pathologists as well as medical school and PhD students and resident and fellows--all stages of clinical and research training.