The Book of Ethics: Expert Guidance For Professionals Who Treat Addiction
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (669 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592854923 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 173 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The treatment of addiction as a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual disease requires a high standard of ethical knowledge and professional skill. This groundbreaking, reader-friendly guide to contemporary ethical issues informs and challenges health care professionals, students, and faculty with a thorough and compassionate examination of the dilemmas faced when providing care for individuals suffering from substance use problems or addiction.Renowned psychiatric ethicists Cynthia Geppert and Laura Weiss Roberts tackle issues of autonomy, respect for persons, confidentiality, truth telling and non-maleficence--setting the standard for contemporary ethical practices. These challenges are illuminated with real-world case examples that show potential effects on diverse patient populations.
"I don't know where I've faced more ethical dilemmas--as an institutional review board chairman, an alcohol and drug clinical researcher, or a primary care physician--but I was relieved to find a book that can help us all systematically find the best solutions in areas where there often seem to be no right answers."--Richard Saitz, MD, Boston Medical Center"This book delivers on its promise: expert, eminently useable guidance on ethical issues regarding therapeutic relationships; harm reduction; co-occurring disorders; cultural and spiritual considerations; forensics; chronic pain; and issues with women, children, and teens."--Howard A. DuPont, MD, First Direc
Good book! Great for my class!. "The Book of Ethics" according to Cyndie M. Moore. Thi sis wonderfully written with very good information if you are going to be a substance abuse counselor this is a must.. A top pick for any serious college-level health or psychology shelf catering to working professionals in the field Professionals working with addicts will appreciate THE BOOK OF ETHICS, a survey of common ethical questions clinicians encounter during the course of treatment. From the cultural and spiritual concerns of addiction treatment to how treatment goals can actually spark adverse effects in addicted patients, THE BOOK OF ETHICS: EXPERT GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO TREAT ADDICTION is a top pick for any