F.A. Davis Company

The “first of its kind”—a case-based ethics text designed specifically for PAs!

• Case Studies that focus on critical thinking and the clinical application of ethics and professionalism
• Ethical considerations of vulnerable patients
• Chapters on state regulation of PA practice and applying for PA licensure
• Contributions by noted PAs, MDs, and PhDs

1. Ethics and the Physician Assistant Student
   — James E. Meyer, MD
2. Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Principles
   — Therese Jones, PhD
3. Ethics of Everyday Practice
   — Michael. Potts, PhD
4. Clinical Ethical Case Discussions
   —F.J.Gianola, PA-C
   Case 1 Compelled Birth Control in a Minor
   Case 2 Somatizing Patient
   Case 3 Addition and Autonomy
   Case 4 Informed Consent, Culture, Sex, and Language
   Case 5 Pain and Suffering in Cancer Clinical Trials
5. Ethics of Caring for a Diverse Population
   Peter M. Sanford, MPH, PA-C
6. Religious Ethical Considerations
   —Danny L. Franke, PhD
7. Ethical Decisions Near The End-of-Life
   —Moria Fordyce, MD
8. Ethical Considerations of Provider-Patient Challenges
   —Elin Otterbourg, PhD, PA-C
9. Ethics and State Regulation of PA Practice
   —Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C, Ann Davis, PA-C
10. Applying for a License and Appearing Before a Regulatory Board
    — Barry A. Cassidy, PhD, PA-C

Glossary

Index