Ethical Basics for the Caring Professions: Knowledge and Skills for Thoughtful Practice

Students of the caring professions - health care, social work, etc. - need to be equipped to deal with the ethical aspects of their profession. This book trains them in the basic philosophical skills and knowledge that they need by ensuring that the student properly comprehends the material and is being prompted to think about it and its application independently and critically.

Provides numerous practical illustrations and case-studies.

Designed for use on all health and social care and human services courses on ethics and values.