Ethics in Health Administration: A Practical Approach for Decision Makers

Given the many new advances in technology, the changing economy, and a renewed national discussion around universal health care, today s healthcare administrators require a strong foundation in practice-based ethics to confront the challenges of the current healthcare landscape. Ethics in Health Administration, Second Edition translates the principles and practice of ethics into usable information for application to the real world of healthcare administration and the critical issues faced by today s healthcare administrators. With a new emphasis on the ethical challenges of providing quality care in today s economy, the Second Edition is a thorough revision that includes new case studies as well as new information on patient-centered care, the future workforce, the culture of compassion, and more. Key Features: Thoroughly updated chapters as well as a new chapter, The Ethics of Quality, make this text relevant to the issues facing today s healthcare administrator; Fictional cases based on real-world events help to emphasize chapter content and create interest for the learner; Each chapter includes points to ponder, summary statements, Web sites, and additional resources to further enhance learning; The author s reader-friendly writing style easily engages students while challenging them to think critically. New to the Second Edition: NEW Web site links and resources; NEW Case Study: The Case of the Valiant Skateboarder; NEW Case Study: The Case of the Techno Ankle; NEW chapter: The Ethics of Quality