Understanding the basics of ethics is essential for a physical
therapist. Diagnostic skills, technical expertise, and knowledge of
the body are insufficient; being a good clinician requires a moral
education as well.
_Bioethics in Physical Therapy: A Reader_ helps students develop a
deeper understanding of moral principles and their philosophical
underpinnings. The text encourages readers to exercise their moral
imaginations and prepares them to respond to professional conflicts in
an ethical manner.
The reader is organized in seven units. The text begins with an
introduction to classical moral theories, the fundamental
philosophical pillars of biomedical ethics, and a history of ethics in
physical therapy. Additional units explore such topics as moral
distress and the choice to be ethical, acting with integrity in the
face of uncertainty, and the importance of hope in the patient
encounter. Students learn about moral courage, the broad reach of
justice in the medical field, and the lived experience of illness.
Each unit features an opening scenario, a section on cultivating
professional values, introductions to the key topic and the readings,
comprehension questions, and post-reading critical thinking questions
that reference the opening scenario.
Written to be engaging and accessible, _Bioethics in Physical Therapy:
A Reader_ is designed to help future therapists understand the
importance of ethics in practice. It is an ideal resource for all
courses in the discipline.
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Product details
ISBN
833681B
Published
2022
Edition
1. edition
Publisher
Cognella, Inc. - Books
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Author