Hammaker, Donna K. creator Knadig, Thomas M. Author text xx 2017 monographic und

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xl, 505 pages ; 26 cm. pt. I. Introduction to health care ethics ; 1. Ethics of health care ; 2. Values and principles confronting our health care system -- pt. II. The ethics of access to health care ; 3. Access to affordable health insurance ; 4. Patients' rights and responsibilities ; 5. Charitable care and tax-exempt hospitals -- pt. III. The ethical development of human capital ; 6. Employers' health care costs ; 7. Management and labor relations -- pt. IV. Improving the quality and equality of health care ; 8. Evidence-based medicine ; 9. Medical malpractice -- pt. V. Our health care system's ethical response to vulnerable members of society ; 10. Mental health ; 11. The HIV / AIDS pandemic ; 12. Environmental safety and gun injury prevention -- pt. VI. Pressing issues facing our health care system ; 13. Women's reproductive health ; 14. Nutritioon and food safety ; 15. End-of-Life care -- pt. VII. Our future health ; 16. Our future: A new kind of health care ethics. Donna K. Hammaker and Thomas M. Knadig. Includes index Medical laws and legislation Moral and ethical aspects Public health laws United States Allied KF 3821 H36 2017 9781284101607 230508 20260718135946.0