This highly successful text has earned widespread acclaim for its versatility and simple, straightforward suggestions for ways to approach the analysis of ethical issues. Assists health professionals in ethical decision making and introduces a sound foundation in basic ethical theory, a familiarity with the terms and concepts of ethics, and an acquaintance with issues that health care professionals often face. This 3rd Edition is updated to reflect the most current issues, such as the cost of healthcare and the increase of managed care, the changes in the sites that offer healthcare, and the concerns associated with AIDS and infectious disease.