This book provides a detailed guide to the ethical considerations
involved when making decisions in surgery. Chapters feature a uniform
format, which feature a case that represents a real-life problem,
discussion of the medical indications of that issue, the latest
available medical solutions, and related ethical considerations. In some
cases, more in-depth debate is provided on why a particular decision
should or should not be made based-upon ethical principles. Information
boxes containing key statements and relevant data in clear
easy-to-digest tables facilitates the reader in being able to assimilate
the most important points covered in each chapter.
Difficult Decisions in Surgical Ethics: An Evidence-Based Approach is
a thorough review of ethical considerations in a range of surgical
scenarios encompassing both adult and pediatric topics, training
surgical residents, ethical care during a pandemic, critical care,
palliative care, sensitivity to religious and ethnic mores, clinical
research, and innovation. It is intended to be a vital resource for
practicing and trainee surgeons seeking a comprehensive up-to-date
resource on ethical topics in surgical practice. The work is part of the
Difficult Decisions in Surgery series covering a range of surgical
specialties.