Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions
- 8th Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Regina F. Doherty, Rebecca Edgeworth Ditwiler
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 4 3 1 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 5 7 0 - 1
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- UNIQUE! Ethical decision-making process provides an organizing framework to use in making the best decisions when faced with ethical problems
- Patient stories depict real-life situations and demonstrate the ethical decision-making process
- Reflection boxes depict important concepts and stimulate critical thinking
- Summary boxes highlight the most important information in each section
- Coverage of interprofessional team decision-making reflects this important, expanding movement in healthcare nationally and internationally
Physical Therapy (DPT) students. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students. Occupational Therapy students. Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT). Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT). Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students
Section I Introduction to Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions
1. Morality and Ethics: What They Are and Why They Matter
2. The Ethical Goal of Professional Practice: A Caring Response
3. Prototypes of Ethical Problems
4. Ethical Theories and Approaches: Conceptual Tools for Ethical Decision Making
5. The Six-Step Process of Ethical Decision Making
Section II Ethical Dimensions of Professional Roles
6. Ethical Life as a Health Professional: Integrity, Resilience, and Courage
7. Shared Moral Community: Ethical Decision Making in Interprofessional Teams
8. Living Ethically Within Healthcare Organizations
Section III Ethical Dimensions of the Professional–Patient Relationship
9. Honoring Confidentiality
10. Communication and Shared Decision Making
11. Informed Consent in Care Delivery and Research
Section IV Ethical Dimensions of Chronic and End-of-Life Care
12. Ethical Issues in Chronic Care and Disability
13. Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care
Section V Ethical Dimensions of the Social Context of Healthcare
14. Distributive Justice: Rights, Resource Allocation, and Policy Considerations
15. Compensatory and Social Justice: Essential Equity and Inclusion Considerations
16. Health Professionals as Good Citizens: Responsibility and Opportunity
1. Morality and Ethics: What They Are and Why They Matter
2. The Ethical Goal of Professional Practice: A Caring Response
3. Prototypes of Ethical Problems
4. Ethical Theories and Approaches: Conceptual Tools for Ethical Decision Making
5. The Six-Step Process of Ethical Decision Making
Section II Ethical Dimensions of Professional Roles
6. Ethical Life as a Health Professional: Integrity, Resilience, and Courage
7. Shared Moral Community: Ethical Decision Making in Interprofessional Teams
8. Living Ethically Within Healthcare Organizations
Section III Ethical Dimensions of the Professional–Patient Relationship
9. Honoring Confidentiality
10. Communication and Shared Decision Making
11. Informed Consent in Care Delivery and Research
Section IV Ethical Dimensions of Chronic and End-of-Life Care
12. Ethical Issues in Chronic Care and Disability
13. Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care
Section V Ethical Dimensions of the Social Context of Healthcare
14. Distributive Justice: Rights, Resource Allocation, and Policy Considerations
15. Compensatory and Social Justice: Essential Equity and Inclusion Considerations
16. Health Professionals as Good Citizens: Responsibility and Opportunity
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Regina F. Doherty
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA, USARD
Rebecca Edgeworth Ditwiler
Affiliations and expertise
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Associate Professor, SPT&RS DPT Curriculum Coordinator, Morsani College of Medicine Distinguished Educator, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, USA