Values, Ethics and Health Care

This is a good book, but other texts provide a broader perspective for our current first years. We are changing the syllabus and the book may well be better used when we move vaules and ethics teaching across three years of teaching -- Dr Anita Sargeant * drupal *
A very well organised text that covers all essential areas at a basic level. Usefull text for 1st year students. -- Dr Christopher Biela * drupal *
This book gives the undergraduate students a solid foundation for further studies in Healthcare Ethics. -- Dr S. Alexander Riley * drupal *
This text provides an excellent overview on how research and the values of the researcher intertwine with ethics. It is an easy to read text that accomplishes what it set out. -- Dr William Evans * drupal *
Very useful book. I will use the examples and scenarios for the students to discuss in class.

It is also clear enough to be useful for them to read in preparation for class. -- Jayne Crow * drupal *
This is a very useful resource, I particularly like the fact that it provides more than just a descriptive outline of the issues. The author encourages the student to learn to critically evaluate the relevant issues by identifying problems with specific concepts. -- Linda Wood * drupal *
A good sound text with a llikable layout and content relevant to present clinical activity. -- Miss Carmel Parker * drupal *
This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about health and social care values. What I enjoyed about the book is the case examples used throughout to demonstrate how values can be applied in real settings. Some emphasis on ethical challenges faced by health care providers. Useful for a range of readers including A levels, undergraduate and post graduate students. -- Miss Caroline Mckeever * drupal *
Helpful book for students to be able to gain some understanding of ethical issues in healthcare. Accessible and not too detailed so good for students who may struggle with a lot of reading. -- Miss Charlotte Anne Clark * drupal *
Highly recommended and have placed on reading lists as essential readings. If you are looking for an introductory text that begins to introduce Values in a very simply but effective way with great examples then I would highly recommended this text for students. -- Miss Nevin Mehmet * drupal *
Essential reading for anyone engaging with research in a healthcare setting.
User friendly text. -- Miss Tracey Barnfather * drupal *
well researched providing the student with a good overview of the subject -- Mr Andrew Yorke * drupal *
Excellent introductory text that is suitable for students, qualified staff and associate practitioners alike. -- Mr Andy Young * drupal *
Not focused sufficiently in mental health practice -- Mr Barry Williams * drupal *
I was really pleased to receive this textbook as I believe it has filled a gap in this area. To have a book which addresses the topics of values and ethics from an interprofessional perspective is ideal for my course which is taught to a wide range of professional and non-professional health care students. I particularly like the wide range of examples used with the questions which help bring the topic to life.
My one very minor gripe is where some sections are in a lighter type (eg see page 84 and Summary on page 85-86) which is difficult to read.
Otherwise this will become an essential text for my unit. Thank you. -- Mr Ian Donaldson * drupal *
A very useful & accessible resource for health and social care students on pre & post registration programs. The book encourages a deep approach to thinking & learning on ethical issues. -- Mr Ian Hamilton * drupal *
This is an easily read, comprehensive book which complements the teaching of Health/research ethics -- Mr Meryl Dimmock * drupal *
This book provides students with a good background on the ethical issues associated with healthcare provision. I had origionally considered this book for a final year undergraduate module in which students are required to apply for ethical approval for their own research. However, the content is more suited to a module on evidence based heathcare as it provides good information on the ethical issues around decision making in health care. -- Mr Paul Watts * drupal *
Values and ethics texts are often hard going, not so this delightful, one by Peter Duncan. The use of case studies and his notion of ′ordinary′ health care enable him to deliver a readable and accessible book with many layers. This then will take the reader into careful and reflective thinking and discourse that they might otherwise not have considered. -- Mr Timothy Wallis * drupal *
Excellent book to explore different values and ethics in social care. -- Mr Tyrone Perry-Harry * drupal *
I like this book because it provides food for thought in that in makes claims, asks you questions, provides examples and will provide stimulus for the reflective process. -- Mrs Deborah Hibbard * drupal *
This book covers the subject of ethics very well -- Mrs Joanne Currid * drupal *
An easy to access book, which uses different examples to ′make the point′ . Some excellent questions and examples are used throughout the book to encourage deeper understanding of what can be difficult topics for students to grasp. Well done. -- Mrs Kerry Welch * drupal *
A non threatening approach to some complex issues. Students are often intimidated by the concept of ethics in relation to understanding its context in health care. This book is informative and concise. -- Mrs Kerry Welch * drupal *
In Values, Ethics and Health Care the authors have provided students with an accesible and managable introduction to the subject, allowing them the opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills which are crucial for their academic and vocational development. -- Mrs Lynne Bedson * drupal *
Recommended as library stock. particularly useful for students who are focusing upon this topic as a dissertation or long study. Easy to read, well organised and covers contemporary material. -- Mrs Melanie Fisher * drupal *
Excellent book. I can use this also on my Health Promotion course.

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Loved the case studies and good examples! -- Mrs Paivi Valtonen * drupal *
Very useful and easy text around accountability and ethics. Useful for fda and post graduate courses recommended to reading list and also local NHS library -- Mrs Pam Ashworth * drupal *
A highly valuable text which students from all health care professions can adapt into their own practice. I will be using this text with both paramedics and nurses. -- Mrs Sam Pollitt * drupal *
Good as a supplementary reading some issues pertinent to midwifery -- Mrs SARAH ESEGBONA-ADEIGBE * drupal *
This is a an excellent clear and concise book which really addresses ethics in nursing. -- Mrs Suzanne Everett * drupal *
Excellent for undergraduates. Topic area clearly explained & use of examples to support key information.
Recommended to Module Convenor to be added to reading list & copies for library purchase. -- Ms Angela Green * drupal *
A well planned and easily navigated text.
It is a suitable text for all levels of student and experience and is relevant to all aspects of care in the hospital and community setting -- Ms Joanne O'Donnell * drupal *
A really good book, well written and well structured. The ′Practice Examples′ and ′Key Points′ in each section make this easy to follow and understand.
There is plenty of additional reading as well relevant to each topic. -- Ms Julie Burton * drupal *
A bit demanding for our students, I expected more concrete information. -- Ms Marita Salmu * drupal *
Although the book is embedded in cultural context it provides th reader with essential information on ethical aspects of health care that are universal. The discussion on basic ethical principles is very well written. The outline and organization of each chapter makes the book very useful both for a teacher and a student. I will recommend it as a source material for group discussions. -- Professor Eleonora Bielawska-Batorowicz * drupal *
A good introduction to values in healthcare, also provides students with the foundations for Values Based Practice -- Sharon De Goeas * drupal *