Law and Ethics for the Eye Care Professional E-Book, 1st Edition
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By Barbara K. Pierscionek, BSc(Optom), PhD, MBA, Postgrad Dip(Law)(LLB equiv), Postgrad Dip(Legal Practice), LLM
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The author, a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in law and experience in ethics, has written a unique book that gives the practitioner and stude
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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The author, a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in law and experience in ethics, has written a unique book that gives the practitioner and student a solid foundation in the ethics of eye care practice. All optometrists need to be able to show an appropriate professional attitude to patients and colleagues, and to display an awareness of the legal, ethical and commercial constraints within which optometry operates, including legislation relating to the use and supply of ophthalmic drugs. This book will help you achieve those objectives. Each chapter contains many examples, both real and hypothetical cases, and exercises based on situations in which optometrists and eye care practitioners may find themselves during routine practice. A key focus is on developing both the knowledge and the skills of the student and practitioner to deal with these situations. Comprehensive, practical and illustrated with lively cartoons, Ethics for the Eye Care Professional will be the first port of call for both students and practitioners looking for a grounding in the ethical issues applying to practice.
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The author, a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in law and experience in ethics, has written a unique book that gives the practitioner and student a solid foundation in the ethics of eye care practice. All optometrists need to be able to show an appropriate professional attitude to patients and colleagues, and to display an awareness of the legal, ethical and commercial constraints within which optometry operates, including legislation relating to the use and supply of ophthalmic drugs. This book will help you achieve those objectives. Each chapter contains many examples, both real and hypothetical cases, and exercises based on situations in which optometrists and eye care practitioners may find themselves during routine practice. A key focus is on developing both the knowledge and the skills of the student and practitioner to deal with these situations. Comprehensive, practical and illustrated with lively cartoons, Ethics for the Eye Care Professional will be the first port of call for both students and practitioners looking for a grounding in the ethical issues applying to practice.
Key Features
Provides a strong, relevant and up-to-date grounding in ethics as it applies to eyecare practice
Helps give students the skills they need to tackle the ethical issues they will encounter within their professional life
Focussed on practical problem solving with many cases studies to help understanding
References recent events and real life histories and experiences
Designed to encourage the development of critical thinking and ethical skills
Authoritative text by a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in and knowledge of law and ethics
Lively and accessibly written, with cartoon illustrations throughout.
Author Information
By Barbara K. Pierscionek, BSc(Optom), PhD, MBA, Postgrad Dip(Law)(LLB equiv), Postgrad Dip(Legal Practice), LLM, Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, Coleraine
By Barbara K. Pierscionek, BSc(Optom), PhD, MBA, Postgrad Dip(Law)(LLB equiv), Postgrad Dip(Legal Practice), LLM, Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, Coleraine
Introduction to ethics: what they are and what they are not; history of ethics in healthcare. The concept of professionalism: what it means to be a professional, obligations and expectations, development of professionals in health and eyecare. The professional Code of Ethics/Healthcare Ethics and ethical concepts. Beneficence and non-maleficence in eye care practice; requirements to keep abreast of new developments. Negligence (law): what constitutes negligence. Autonomy: respect for patients decisions/ duty to inform patients. Confidentiality/ Data Protection (legal). Equality and Justice; distributive healthcare. Collegiality; fair work practice; dealing with peers, colleagues, other professionals, non-professional employees. Business ethics: the ethics of running a practice, the ethics of competition; accountability. Ethical dilemmas. Ethical theory: deeper concepts: consequentialism, deontology, Kantian theory.
Ethics for the Eye Care Professional is aimed at both the undergraduate optometry student and experienced practitioners working within eye care, although many examples and details of ethical code apply particularly to the optometry field. The text is comprehensive, readable and illustrated with light hearted cartoons. The book has a strong message throughout that ethical considerations are important and occur on a day to day basis in eye care practice. This would be a useful guide for student orthoptists as one of the few ethics texts which provide relevant clinical examples.
https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/law-and-ethics-for-the-eye-care-professional-e-book-9780702039386.html318544Law and Ethics for the Eye Care Professional E-Bookhttps://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/placeholder/default/generic_item_image_123x160_1_1.png40.4953.99USDInStock/Health Professions/Optometry/Medicine/Ophthalmology/eBooks/Health Professions/Optometry/Medicine/Ophthalmology505455950545575054665580356258035631488653650545585054553579989258035445803526This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The author, a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in law and experience in ethics, has written a unique book that gives the practitioner and student a solid foundation in the ethics of eye care practice. All optometrists need to be able to show an appropriate professional attitude to patients and colleagues, and to display an awareness of the legal, ethical and commercial constraints within which optometry operates, including legislation relating to the use and supply of ophthalmic drugs. This book will help you achieve those objectives. Each chapter contains many examples, both real and hypothetical cases, and exercises based on situations in which optometrists and eye care practitioners may find themselves during routine practice. A key focus is on developing both the knowledge and the skills of the student and practitioner to deal with these situations. Comprehensive, practical and illustrated with lively cartoons, Ethics for the Eye Care Professional will be the first port of call for both students and practitioners looking for a grounding in the ethical issues applying to practice. This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The author, a Professor of Optometry with qualifications in law and experience in ethics, has written a unique book that gives the practitioner and student a solid foundation in the ethics of eye care practice. All optometrists need to be able to show an appropriate professional attitude to patients and colleagues, and to display an awareness of the legal, ethical and commercial constraints within which optometry operates, including legislation relating to the use and supply of ophthalmic drugs. This book will help you achieve those objectives. Each chapter contains many examples, both real and hypothetical cases, and exercises based on situations in which optometrists and eye care practitioners may find themselves during routine practice. A key focus is on developing both the knowledge and the skills of the student and practitioner to deal with these situations. Comprehensive, practical and illustrated with lively cartoons, Ethics for the Eye Care Professional will be the first port of call for both students and practitioners looking for a grounding in the ethical issues applying to practice.00add-to-cart97807020393862011 and earlierProfessionalBy Barbara K. Pierscionek, BSc(Optom), PhD, MBA, Postgrad Dip(Law)(LLB equiv), Postgrad Dip(Legal Practice), LLM20081E-BookOtherButterworth-Heinemann0May 15, 2008IN STOCKBy <STRONG>Barbara K. Pierscionek</STRONG>, BSc(Optom), PhD, MBA, Postgrad Dip(Law)(LLB equiv), Postgrad Dip(Legal Practice), LLM, Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, ColeraineeBooksE-BookUnited KingdomYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select