In Memory of Ethics

• Autore: Malik Shiza
• Pubblicazione: Sharjah : , : Bentham Science Publishers, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (392 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Medical ethics; Professional ethics
• Altri autori: WaheedYasir KhanMaham
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- End User License Agreement -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Editors -- Acknowledgements -- List of Contributors -- Section I: Ethical Issues in Healthcare Sector -- WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS AND ETHICS -- Healthcare Sector Fraud and Corruption -- Amina Shahid1, Mariam Fatima1 and Shiza Malik1,* -- INTRODUCTION -- What Leads to Public Health Sector Corruption? -- Other Forms of Health System Frauds -- The Most Common Committed Fraud Types -- The Infrastructure of Health in Pakistan -- Health Sector Corruption in Pakistan -- Healthcare Sector Fraud in Pakistan -- Whistle Blowing against Corruption and Fraud in the Healthcare System -- Consequences of Health Care Fraud on Society and State -- How to Overcome this Dilemma? -- CONCLUSION -- Misuse of Authority: Ethical Concerns -- Tahreem Zaheer1,2,*, Naila Nasir Mehmood2 and Syed Hashaam Ahmed2 -- INTRODUCTION -- The Ethics of Authority Use -- Misuse of Authority in the Department of Police -- Bullying at the Workplace (Hospital)
• Sommario/riassunto: In Memory of Ethics: A Dissection of Ethical and Social Issues in Pakistani Professional Healthcare Practice explores the ethical challenges faced within the healthcare sector with a focus on Pakistan. From workplace behaviors to medical procedures, COVID-19 era dilemmas, and broader social health concerns, the book explores the intricate intersection of ethics and healthcare in the region. The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers topics such as workplace behaviors and ethical conducts while section II covers medical procedures, and patient-doctor relationships. Section III addresses the unique ethical challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, including guidelines for therapists and the ethics of mandatory vaccinations. Section IV examines the impact of social media on healthcare, gender discrimination, and the ethical considerations surrounding prisoner rehabilitation. The final section offers insightful essays on ethical and social Issues, covering topics like body shaming, free healthcare, and patient privacy. The editors also explore controversial topics, including euthanasia, abortion, and assisted reproductive technology. The key feature of this book is that it provides a comprehensive coverage of diverse ethical dilemmas in healthcare. Furthermore, it is an attempt to give a subjective understanding of healthcare ethics through thought-provoking essays shedding light on contemporary ethical issues in a Pakistani context. The contributors have incorporated real-world examples and case studies to illustrate ethical principles in action. In Memory of Ethics: A Dissection of Ethical and Social Issues in Pakistani Professional Healthcare Practice book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding complex ethical and social issues and promoting integrity in healthcare practices.
• Titolo autorizzato: In Memory of Ethics
• ISBN: 9789815223859; 9815223852
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911008918003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II