Law and Ethics in Intensive Care

Law and Ethics in Intensive Care

by Christopher Newdick (Editor), Andrew Lawson (Editor), Christopher Danbury (Editor), Carl Waldmann (Editor)

Synopsis

Critical care is a highly complex area of medicine, in which 30% of patients are expected to die. Developments in law have had a major impact on treatment expected and received in the ICU. However, the law and ethics surrounding clinical practice are not always clear, and generate much concern for those working in intensive care. This book outlines how the law has changed and the impact this has had on the practice of intensive care medicine. Particular clinical scenarios are outlined to illustrate real problems that develop during normal clinical practice, with discussion of the legal and ethical framework that arises from these scenarios, and possible solutions to the problems that are identifed. It also covers issues such as consent, who decides children's rights, living wills, withholding and withdrawing of life-saving care, whether there is a right to insist on treatment, definitions of 'death', ICU funding, and the breaking of bad news. The emphasis is on practical information that will inform all professionals involved with patients admitted to the ICU, including doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 247
Edition: 1
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 17 Jun 2010

ISBN 10: 0199562032
ISBN 13: 9780199562039
Book Overview: Highly Commended in the Basis of Medicine Category, BMA Medical Book Awards 2011

Media Reviews
The book is understandable and enjoyable to read. Chapters read remarkably consistently despite the variety of contributors. Concepts and principles are well explained with frequent examples of their everyday application in clinical practice relevant to intensive care...Overall this is an excellent book. * British Journal of Anaesthesia *
Author Bio

Chris Danbury, Consultant in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading
Chris Newdick, Professor of Health Law at the University of Reading
Carl Waldmann, Consultant in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading
Andrew Lawson, Consultant in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading