This book provides a robust analysis of the history of clinical ethics, the philosophical theories that support its practice, and the practical institutional criteria needed to become a practicing clinical ethicist.
Featuring cases and a step-by-step approach, this book combines knowledge points associated with moral philosophy and medicine with general skill objectives for ethics consultants. The book aids in developing analytic moral reasoning skills for clinical ethicists, fostering the comprehensive education and professional development of clinical ethics consultants. In addition, it offers key components of how an ethics consultation curriculum manifest in an educational venue for clinical ethicists are illustrated.
Adaptable and relevant for educating multiple disciplines in health care, this resource enables ethicists to understand the philosophical foundations and practical application of clinical ethics.
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Springer International Publishing
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Höhe: 235 mm
Breite: 155 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
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978-3-030-90181-3 (9783030901813)
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10.1007/978-3-030-90182-0
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Joseph T. Bertino, Ph.D., HEC-C.
UPMC Health System
Director of Ethics
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Joseph Bertino attended the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA where he received his bachelor's degree in philosophy. He then attended Duquesne University where he received both his Master's in philosophy and Doctorate in health care ethics. Joe has worked as a clinical ethics consultant for Wellstar Health System in Atlanta, GA and professor of ethics and philosophy for Georgia State University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Joe currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA and holds the position of director of clinical ethics for UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, and Western Psychiatric campuses. In his short career, Joe has performed hundreds of ethics consultations for some of the country's largest health care systems.
1. A Philosophical Justification for Normative Ethics in Clinical Ethics and Medicine.- 2. Methods & Standards of Clinical Ethics Consultation.- 3. Moral Reasoning, Ethics Facilitation & Virtue.- 4. Organizational Ethics and Residency Requirements for Clinical Ethics Consultation.- 5. Concluding Remarks.
