Ethics and Professionalism: A Guide for the Physician Assistant Book

Ethics and the Physician: Assistant Student   James E. Meyer, MD     1
Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Principles   Therese Jones, PhD     19
The Ethics of Everyday Practice   Michael Potts, PhD     35
Special Section: Clinical Ethical Case Discussions   F.J. Gianola, PA-C     61
Compelled Birth Control in a Minor     63
Somatizing Patient     70
Addiction and Autonomy     76
Informed Consent, Culture, Sex, and Language     83
Pain and Suffering in Cancer Clinical Trials     88
Ethics of Caring for a Diverse Population   Peter M. Stanford, MPH, PA-C     105
Religious Ethical Considerations   Danny L. Franke, PhD     127
Ethical Decisions Near the End of Life   Moira Fordyce, MD, MB, ChB, FRCP Edin, AGSF     141
Ethical Considerations of Provider-Patient Challenges   Elin Armeau, PhD, PA-C     161
Ethics and State Regulation of PA Practice   Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, PA-C   Ann Davis, PA-C     175
Applying for a License and Appearing Before a Regulatory Board   Barry A. Cassidy, PhD, PA-C     187
Glossary     213
Index     217