Professional Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology

A comprehensive, practical guide to professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology for those with or without training in medical ethics.

Laurence B. McCullough (Author), John H. Coverdale (Author), Frank A. Chervenak (Author)

9781316631492, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 14 November 2019

198 pages, 1 b/w illus. 24 tables
24.5 x 19 x 1.3 cm, 0.6 kg

'The book includes an extensive glossary of key concepts. The authors also provide the historical context for modern practice, recognizing the inherent imbalance of power in the practitioner/female patient relationship, and emphasizing the need for continued professional guidance to create a culture of shared respect and commitment to ethical morality in this practice. An excellent reference for midwives, nurse practitioners, medical students, residents, and OB/GYN physicians/specialists.' S. W. Gustafson, Choice

A comprehensive, accessible approach to the everyday ethical challenges faced in obstetric and gynecological practice. Offering practical guidance for practitioners at all levels, the text also provides a sustained exploration of professional ethics in the intersection of obstetrics and gynecology with psychiatry. Drawing on their award-winning teaching, the authors start each chapter with goals, objectives, topics, and a list of key concepts, which are defined in a separate section. Chapters cover a multitude of topics, from pregnancy and the quest for the 'perfect' baby to end-of-life care - all underpinned by the need for professionally responsible research, advocacy, and health policy. Professional Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology is an indispensable resource for both trainee and practicing obstetricians and gynecologists. A chapter devoted solely to pedagogy in professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology supports the readers' learning and those with or without formal training in ethics to teach students, residents, and colleagues.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I. Professional Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology: 1. Professional ethics in medicine
2. Professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology
3. Decision making by, with, and for patients
4. Confidentiality
5. Conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment
Part II. Pedagogy of Professional Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology: 6. Teaching professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology
Part III. Professionally Responsible Clinical Practice: 7. Prevention of pregnancy
8. Initiation of pregnancy
9. Induced abortion and feticide
10. Fetal analysis
11. Periviability
12. Intrapartum management
13. The perfect baby
14. Cancer and pregnancy
15. Setting ethically justified limits on clinical management
Part IV. Professionally Responsible Leadership: 16. Leadership
Part V. Professionally Responsible Innovation and Research: 17. Clinical innovation and research
Part VI. Professionally Responsible Health Policy and Advocacy: 18. Health policy and advocacy
Key concepts
Index.

Subject Areas: Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT], Clinical & internal medicine [MJ], Medical ethics & professional conduct [MBDC]