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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100192628992

ISBN-139780192628992

eBay Product ID (ePID)42829

Product Key Features

Number of Pages576 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePsychiatric Ethics

SubjectEthics, Psychiatry / General

Publication Year1999

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorPaul Chodoff

Subject AreaMedical

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight28.2 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN98-024779

Dewey Edition23

Reviews" rich mixture of well-argued papers ... scholarly yet practical ... contributes to the ethical dimension of psychiatric research and practice. It will be of value to those seeking a personal text, or a teaching reference or a training resource in the area." Canadian Child Psychiatry Review(Aug 1999), " Every psychiatrist would be better for reading it, both from theinformation contained and the thoughts provoked." Australian and New ZealandJournal of Psychiatry, From reviews of the second edition:" When I reviewed the first edition of Psychiatric Ethics ... I referred to itas a most important book in psychiatry .. I am pleased to note that the secondedition is an even finer compilation of readings in psychiatric ethics." Journalof the American Medical Association, "This nicely presented book is an excellent vehicle to encourage properongoing debate on these crucial issues. One looks forward to further revisions.I am sure it will continue to find a place on the shelves of mental healthworkers, whether they be in clinical practice or academic posts." InternationalClinical Psychopharmacology, " In 1981, the first edition of this book was well received - rightly so,because it contained a rich mixture of well-argued papers. This new edition isvery good value." Bulletin of Medical Ethics, " rich mixture of well-argued papers ... scholarly yet practical ...contributes to the ethical dimension of psychiatric research and practice. Itwill be of value to those seeking a personal text, or a teaching reference or atraining resource in the area." Canadian Child Psychiatry Review (Aug1999)

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal174.29689

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentIntroductionA historical perspectiveThe philosophical basis of psychiatric ethicsMisuse and abuse of psychiatry: an overviewPsychiatry as a professionCodes of ethics in psychiatryConfidentiality in psychiatryBoundary violationsAnalytic philosophy, brain science and the concept of disorderPsychiatry Diagnosis as an ethical problemEthical aspects of the psychotherapiesDrugsEthical aspects of the physical manipulation of the brainEthics and child psychiatryEthics in old age psychiatryEthics in community psychiatryEthical issues in mental health resource allocationThe ethics of managed mental health careThe ethics of involuntary treatment and deinstitutionalisationThe ethics of suicideEthics and psychiatric researchEthics and psychiatric geneticsTeaching psychiatric ethics

SynopsisConsideration of ethics has established a firm place in the affairs of psychiatrists. An increased professional commitment to accountability, together with a growing "consumer" movement has paved the way for a creative engagement with the ethical movement. Psychiatric Ethics has carved out a niche for itself as a major comprehensive text and core reference covering the many complex ethical dilemmas which face clinicians and researchers in their everyday practice. This new edition takes a fresh look at recent trends and developments at the interface between ethics and psychiatric practice.For this edition, Sydney Bloch and Paul Chodoff are joined by Stephen Green, a clinical professor in ethics and psychiatry at Georgetown University, in leading 29 of the finest scholars in the field from around the world. Eleven new contributors join the team of authors. They include Drs. Beauchamp, Gutheils, Sabin, McGuffin, Szmulter, Gabbard and Holmes. Since the second edition, the editors have observed several emerging aspects of psychiatric practice requiring coverage. As a result, six new chapters have been added covering the ethical aspects of community psychiatry, managed care, psychiatric genetics, resource allocation, codes of ethics and boundary violations. All others chapters have been fully revised and updated.The book will continue to be essential reading for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, as well as of interest to ethicists, policy makers, managers and lawyers., Consideration of ethics has established a firm place in the affairs of psychiatrists. An increased professional commitment to accountability, in parallel with a growing "consumer" movement has paved the way for a creative engagement with the ethical movement. Psychiatric Ethics has carved out a niche for itself as a major comprehensive text and core reference, covering the many complex ethical dilemmas which face clinicians and researchers in their everyday practice. This new edition takes a fresh look at recent trends and developments at the interface between ethics and psychiatric practice. For this third edition, Sydney Bloch and Paul Chodoff are joined by Stephen Green, a teacher in ethics and psychiatry at Georgetown University, Washington DC, in leading 29 of the finest scholars in the field from around the world. Eleven new contributors join the team of authors. Since the second edition, the editors have observed several emerging aspects of psychiatric practice requiring coverage, as a result, six new chapters have been added covering ethical aspects of community psychiatry, managed care, psychiatric genetics, resource allocation, codes of ethics and boundary violations. All other chapters have been fully revised and updated. The book will continue to be essential reading for psychiatrists, psychologists, other mental health professionals, and bioethicists, as well as of interest to policy makers, managers and lawyers. From reviews of the second edition: "When I reviewed the first edition of Psychiatric Ethics ... I referred to it as a most important book in psychiatry .. I am pleased to note that the second edition is an even finer compilation of readings in psychiatric ethics." Journal of the American Medical Association "This nicely presented book is an excellent vehicle to encourage proper ongoing debate on these crucial issues. One looks forward to further revisions. I am sure it will continue to find a place on the shelves of mental health workers, whether they be in clinical practice or academic posts." International Clinical Psychopharmacology "In 1981, the first edition of this book was well received - rightly so, because it contained a rich mixture of well-argued papers. This new edition is very good value." Bulletin of Medical Ethics "Every psychiatrist would be better for reading it, both from the information contained and the thoughts provoked." Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Consideration of ethics has established a firm place in the affairs of psychiatrists. An increased professional commitment to accountability, together with a growing consumer movement has paved the way for a creative engagement with the ethical movement. Psychiatric Ethics has carved out a niche for itself as a major comprehensive text and core reference covering the many complex ethical dilemmas which face clinicians and researchers in their everyday practice. This new edition takes a fresh look at recent trends and developments at the interface between ethics and psychiatric practice. For this edition, Sydney Bloch and Paul Chodoff are joined by Stephen Green, a clinical professor in ethics and psychiatry at Georgetown University, in leading 29 of the finest scholars in the field from around the world. Eleven new contributors join the team of authors. They include Drs. Beauchamp, Gutheils, Sabin, McGuffin, Szmulter, Gabbard and Holmes. Since the second edition, the editors have observed several emerging aspects of psychiatric practice requiring coverage. As a result, six new chapters have been added covering the ethical aspects of community psychiatry, managed care, psychiatric genetics, resource allocation, codes of ethics and boundary violations. All others chapters have been fully revised and updated. The book will continue to be essential reading for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, as well as of interest to ethicists, policy makers, managers and lawyers., Psychiatric Ethics has carved out a niche for itself as a major comprehensive text, covering the many complex ethical dilemmas which face clinicians and researchers in their everyday practice. This new edition takes a fresh look at recent trends and developments at the interface between ethics and psychiatric practice. The book will continue to be essential reading for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and all those involved in the care of the mentally ill., Consideration of ethics has established a firm place in the affairs of psychiatrists. An increased professional commitment to accountability, together with a growing "consumer" movement has paved the way for a creative engagement with the ethical movement. Psychiatric Ethics has carved out a niche for itself as a major comprehensive text and core reference covering the many complex ethical dilemmas which face clinicians and researchers in their everyday practice. This new edition takes a fresh look at recent trends and developments at the interface between ethics and psychiatric practice. For this edition, Sydney Bloch and Paul Chodoff are joined by Stephen Green, a clinical professor in ethics and psychiatry at Georgetown University, in leading 29 of the finest scholars in the field from around the world. Eleven new contributors join the team of authors. They include Drs. Beauchamp, Gutheils, Sabin, McGuffin, Szmulter, Gabbard and Holmes. Since the second edition, the editors have observed several emerging aspects of psychiatric practice requiring coverage. As a result, six new chapters have been added covering the ethical aspects of community psychiatry, managed care, psychiatric genetics, resource allocation, codes of ethics and boundary violations. All others chapters have been fully revised and updated. The book will continue to be essential reading for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, as well as of interest to ethicists, policy makers, managers and lawyers.

LC Classification NumberRC455.2.E8P75 1999