{"product_id":"practical-nursing-philosophy-isbn-9780471490128","title":"Practical Nursing Philosophy","description":"Nursing ideals and analytical philosophy rarely overlap. As aresult, existing nursing codes fail to define key terms clearlyenough to enable nurses to apply them. David Seedhouse tackles thisproblem by looking at nine key concept, explains their meaning andshows how they can be applied in everyday situations. The result isa precise yet compassionate framework which enables nurses toreflect deeply about the importance of their work, and can suipportthem as they strive to make ethically sound decisions.\u003cbr\u003e * Provides a practical approach to traditionally intangible healthcare issues\u003cbr\u003e * Includes an array of accessible case studies and diagrams\u003cbr\u003e * Offers sensible strategies for nurses to implement philisophicalinsights in their daily care\u003cbr\u003e Any nurse, or other health care worker, who has wondered how bestto apply key words such as 'care', 'dignity' and 'ethics' ineveryday situations will find this practical and informedclarification indispensible. NURSING'S BIG IDEAS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nursing Philosophy's Practical Failure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Advocacy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Care.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dignity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Holism and Separatism.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e HOW NURSING COULD TAKE THE MORAL LEAD IN HEALTH CARE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ethics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mental Health.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nursing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Universal Ethical Code.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"To me, a non-nurse, this is an excellent, clear book ...\" (NursingEthics, Vol 8\/3, 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"an interesting attempt by a philosopher to provide some structuresethical guidance for nurses\" (Bulletin of Medical Ethics, January2002) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Seedhouse\u003c\/b\u003e is a truly original thinker and prolific author, highly regarded by health practitioners, teachers and students alike. Though David has a background in philosophy, his work is always focused on solving practical problems. Professor Seedhouse is best know for his writing on health and ethics, yet his work straddles many areas of social, philosophical and political concern. He has written or edited 14 books and produced over 200 book chapters, journal papers and other articles. His library includes the highly successful editions of \u003ci\u003eHealth: The Foundations for Achievement\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEthics: The Heart of Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e; the full list of his titles is given at the back of this book. His primary interest no lies in the development of software to enable transparent decision-making in healthcare, local democracy, schools and other social settings. The considerable practical impact of David's work can be seen - and engaged with - at www.values-exchange.com. David is Professor of Health and Social Ethics at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand and Professor of Health Care Analysis at Middlesex University, London. He is CEO of VIDe Ltd - www.vide.co.nz - and a popular keynote conference speaker internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e  David Seedhouse's latest book proposes a Universal Ethical Code - ethical guidance many nurse theorists have previously thought impossible.  \u003cp\u003e\"This is an informed, clear and concise book that addresses the complex philosophical underpinnings of nursing practice. For many students and practising nurses this easy-to-read and thought-provoking text will prove invaluable in helping them understand the very nature of nursing and the work that nurses do.\"—Leslie Gelling, BSc(Hons) MA RGN, Research Nurse, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cambridge, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The text is an admirable feat in the difficult task of combining theory and practice: David Seedhouse has worked them into a seamless coherent whole which culminates in a practical code of ethics for nurses.\"—Leila Shotton, RN PhD, Lecturer in Nursing Ethics, University of Tasmania, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The reader is helped in a clear and direct way, using philosophical analysis, to understand the concepts that underpin practice.\"—Kevin J Power, MA BA (Hons) RSCN RGN DipN Cert ED, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, De Montford University, Leicester, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book, bold in scope, represents a return to the pursuit of comprehensive nursing theory.\"—Douglas Olsen, RN PhD, Yale University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing ideals and analytical philosophy rarely overlap. As a result, existing nursing codes fail to define key terms clearly enough to enable nurses to apply them. David Seedhouse tackles this problem by looking at nine key concept, explains their meaning and shows how they can be applied in everyday situations. The result is a precise yet compassionate framework which enables nurses to reflect deeply about the importance of their work, and can suipport them as they strive to make ethically sound decisions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a practical approach to traditionally intangible health care issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an array of accessible case studies and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers sensible strategies for nurses to implement philisophical insights in their daily care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Any nurse, or other health care worker, who has wondered how best to apply key words such as 'care', 'dignity' and 'ethics' in everyday situations will find this practical and informed clarification indispensible.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989834318053,"sku":"NP9780471490128","price":60.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471490128.jpg?v=1761785619","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/practical-nursing-philosophy-isbn-9780471490128","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}