Public Health Ethics and Practice

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Public Health Ethics and Practice by Peckham, 9781847421029
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  • ISBN: 9781847421029 | 1847421024
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1/1/2010

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In recent years, the frequency and diversity of public health ethical dilemmas in the areas of health care and policy making have grown considerably. Health professionals must now consider the ethical implications of an increasing array of treatments, interventions, and health promotion activities. This goes hand in hand with increasing medical knowledge, and the growth of new and innovative medical technologies and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the same technology and knowledge is increasing professional and public awareness of new potential health threats (e.g. bird flu). This book plays a key role the discussion of public health ethics. It examines the principles and values that support an ethical approach to public health practice. It provides examples of some of the complex areas which those practicing, analyzing, and planning the health of populations have to navigate. Public Health Ethics and Practice is essential reading for current practitioners, those involved in public healt
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