The Book of Ethics: Expert Guidance For Professionals Who Treat Addiction

About this book

The definitive book on ethics for chemical dependency treatment professionals. The treatment of addiction as a biological psychological social and spiritual disease requires a high standard of ethical knowledge and professional skill. This groundbreaking reader-friendly guide to contemporary ethical issues informs and challenges health care professionals students and faculty with a thorough and compassionate examination of the dilemmas faced when providing care for individuals suffering from substance use problems or addiction. Renowned psychiatric ethicists Cynthia Geppert and Laura Weiss Roberts tackle issues of autonomy respect for persons confidentiality truth telling and non-maleficence--setting the standard for contemporary ethical practices. These challenges are illuminated with real-world case examples that show potential effects on diverse patient populations.