Medical Ethics, Law and Communication at a Glance presents a succinct overview of these key areas of the medical curriculum. This new title aims to provide a concise summary of the three core, interlinked topics essential to resolving ethical dilemmas in medicine and avoiding medico-legal action. Divided into two sections; the first examines the ethical and legal principles underpinning each medical topic; while the second focuses on communication skills and the importance of good communication. Medical Ethics, Law and Communication at a Glance offers an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of good medical practice, and will provide indispensable support for undergraduate medical students and nurses, as well as newly qualified healthcare professionals.
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Contributors Preface Part 1: Medical Ethics and law 1 What is Medical Ethics? 2 Ethical Theories and Principles 3 Ethical Reasoning 4 What is Medical Law? 5 The English Legal System 6 Relationship between ethics, law and professionalism 7 Ethical decisions in practice 8 Negligence 9 Battery and assault 10 Confidentiality 11 Consent 12 Reproduction 13 Termination of Pregnancy 14 Organ Donation and Transplantation 15 Mental health 16 Safeguarding Children and Adults 17 Public health 18 Allocation of Resources 19 Clinical genetics 20 Human Research 21 Care of Older Adults 22 End of Life Care 23 Health management 24 Primary Care Part 2: Communication 25 The importance of good communication 26 The patient-centred consultation 27 Building the relationship 28 Listening and questioning 29 Explanations 30 Patient- centred explanations 31 The computer in the consultation 32 Shared decision-making 33 Communication of risk 34 Talking about lifestyle changes 35 Breaking bad news 36 Bad news: patient reactions 37 Dealing with anger and aggression 38 Talking about sex 39 Communicating across cultures 40 Communicating with people with disabilities 41 Communicating with colleagues 42 Professionalism 43 Feedback 44 Looking after yourself 45 Kindness Index
