Author Description

Provides a sound theoretical introduction to ethical decision making in health care, and relates this to key practical examples within the therapy professions. Although primarily an examination of ethical issues, legal and professional considerations in both the UK and USA are also addressed. The text is extensively referenced, but practical in its approach, giving real life examples and cases based on therapeutic practice. * The first book devoted to ethics in the therapy professions. * Equips both students and practitioners with the skills and understanding required to face the many challenging ethical issues which arise in everyday practice. * Very practical yet extensively referenced and illustrated with many case studies.