Difficult Decisions in Surgical Ethics

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, andrelated 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 Approachis a thorough review of ethical considerations in a range of surgical scenarios encompassingboth adult andpediatrictopics, training surgical residents, ethicalcare during a pandemic,criticalcare, palliativecare,sensitivity to religious and ethnic mores, clinical research,and innovation. It is intended to be a vital resource for practicing and trainee surgeonsseeking acomprehensiveup-to-date resourceon ethicaltopics in surgicalpractice.The work is part of theDifficult Decisions in Surgeryseriescovering a range ofsurgical specialties.