Ethics in Midwifery,
Edition 2
By Shirley R. Jones, MA, RGN, RM, ADM, Cert Ed (FE), Teaching (Midwifery)

Publication Date: 26 Sep 2000
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This book examines the principles and realities of ethics in midwifery practice today. It explains basic ethical theory, looking at how dilemmas occur and the ethical bases on which conflicts can be resolved. Through a series of case studies, options and issues for consideration are reviewed, particularly in areas of increasing concern and debate such as confidentiality, autonomy, screening, abortion, assisted conception and withholding treatment.

This book will be of value to all students and practicing midwives who need to understand the principles and practice of ethics, especially how to apply ethical thought and action in their own day-to-day work.

Key Features

  • Explains clearly ethical theory, especially how dilemmas occur, the bases for ethical decisions and how conflicts may be resolved
    • Outlines specifically how ethical principles can be applied in real-life practice, and in situations which may involve midwives in team decisions
  • Outlines detailed case studies which illustrate key ethical dilemmas and ways to consider resolutions within these
    • Explores and clearly delineates the ethical dimensions of the midwifes role (new chapter in the second edition)
  • Includes a new chapter on conscientious objection to participation in abortion
    • Has greater focus on assisted conception and issues surrounding this, as this becomes a topic of more widespread interest
  • Adds a new chapter on withholding and withdrawing treatment, mainly in relation to neonates, again to reflect an area of growing concern and controversy

    • New Features

  • All of Part One the general foundations are updated and revised
    • New chapter on ethical dimensions of the midwifes role, with an emphasis on the midwife as the researcher
  • New case in the confidentiality chapter
    • New case in the accountability chapter on client abuse, with a focus on the accountability of the midwife who knew about this but did nothing
  • New case in the autonomy and consent chapter looking at enforced caesarian section, with a focus on ethics rather than the law (where the focus usually lies in reviewing this area)
    • New chapter on assisted conception, replacing resource allocation which looked only briefly at this
  • New chapter on withholding and withdrawing treatment relating mainly to neonates
    • About the author
    By Shirley R. Jones, MA, RGN, RM, ADM, Cert Ed (FE), Teaching (Midwifery), Midwifery Consultant
    Table of Contents
    Introduction
    Ethical Theory

    Is ethical reasoning part of everyday life?
    What is ethics?
    What is a moral issue?
    What is a moral dilemma?
    How do we resolve the conflicts do we need ethical theories?
    Ethical theories: -
    Utilitarianism
    Act-utilitarianism
    Rule-utilitarianism
    Some criticisms of utilitarianism
    Deontology:
    Rational monism
    Traditional deontology
    Intuitionistic Pluralism
    Another alternative?
    Suggested reading
    References
    Bibliography

    Part Two

    Chapter One: Introduction to Part Two
    References
    Bibliography

    Chapter Two: Ethical Dimensions of the Midwifes Role
    Practitioner
    Educator
    Counsellor
    Advisor
    Friend

    Chapter Three: Confidentiality
    Case studies
    Discussion of questions
    Further discussions
    Infringement of confidentiality
    For whom is confidentiality/privacy important?
    When do health care workers need to consider confidentiality?
    Applying the theories
    Suggested reading
    References
    Bibliography

    Chapter Four: Accountability
    Case study
    Discussion of questions
    Further discussion
    FOR whom and what are midwives accountable?
    TO whom are midwives accountable?
    Applying the theories
    Suggested reading
    References
    Bibliography

    Chapter Five: Autonomy and Consent
    Case study
    Discussion of questions
    Further discussion
    Autonomy
    Paternalism
    Consent
    Applying the theories
    Suggested reading
    References
    Bibliography

    Chapter Six: Conscientious Objection to Participation in Abortion
    Case study
    Discussion of questions
    Further discussion
    Applying the theories
    Suggested reading
    References
    Bibliography

    Chapter Seven: Assisted Conception
    Case study
    Discussion of questions
    Further discussion
    Applying the theories
    Suggested reading
    References
    Bibliography

    Chapter Eight: Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment
    Case study
    Discussion of questions
    Further discussion
    Applying the theories
    Suggested reading
    References
    Bibliography

    Conclusion
    Glossary
    Index
    Index of Authors
    Book Reviews
    "A very affordable, readable book that every midwife and student would benefit from ." Clare Carter, Practice Development Midwife, MIDIRS Midwifery Digest 11:2, June 2001
    Book details
    ISBN: 9780723431725
    Page Count: 204
    Retail Price : £26.99
    Rumbold Ethics in Nursing Practice 3E, 1999, BT, 0702023124
    Thompson Nursing Ethics 3E, CL, 1994, 0443048118
    Audience
    Student and qualifiedmidwives including those in management and education.
    Secondary: Student nurses undertaking care of mother and newborn modules, Obstetric SHOs, Medical students