Deciding for Others: The Ethics of Surrogate Decision Making (Studies in Philosophy and Health Policy)
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Book Synopsis: This book is the most comprehensive treatment available of one of the most urgent—and yet in some respects most neglected—problems in bioethics: decisionmaking for incompetents. Part I develops a general theory for making treatment and care decisions for patients who are not competent to decide for themselves. It provides an in-depth analysis of competence, articulates and defends a coherent set of principles to specify suitable surrogate decisionmakers and to guide their choices, examines the value of advance directives, and investigates the role that considerations of cost ought to play in decisions concerning incompetents. Part II applies this theoretical framework to the distinctive problems of three important classes of individuals, many of whom are incompetent: minors, the elderly, and psychiatric patients. The authors' approach combines a probing analysis of fundamental issues in ethical theory with a sensitive awareness of the concrete realities of health care institutions and the highly personal and individual character of difficult practical problems. Its broad scope will appeal to health professionals, moral philosophers and lawyers alike.
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Are you faced with the difficult task of making decisions on behalf of someone who is unable to decide for themselves? Look no further than "Deciding for Others: The Ethics of Surrogate Decision Making". This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive analysis of the intricate problems that arise when it comes to decision making for incompetents. With its in-depth exploration of competence and the development of a coherent set of principles to guide surrogate decision makers, this book is the ultimate resource for navigating the ethical challenges in bioethics.
With the application of a robust theoretical framework, "Deciding for Others" delves into the specific issues faced with three important groups: minors, the elderly, and psychiatric patients. By combining a profound analysis of ethical theory with an understanding of the realities of healthcare institutions, this book offers practical solutions to complex problems. Whether you are a health professional, moral philosopher, or lawyer, the broad scope of this work will resonate with you.
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