Ethics & issues in contemporary nursing: nursing ethics in the 21st century

Part I. Guides for principled behavior. Social, philosophical, and other historical forces influencing the development of nursing ; Ethical theory ; Ethical principles

Part II. Developing principled behavior. Values clarification ; Values development ; Ethical decision making

Part III. Principled behavior in the professional domain. Legal issues ; Professional issues ; Professional relationship issues ; Practice issues related to technology ; Practice issues related to patient self-determination ; Scholarship issues

Part IV. Global issues that interface with nursing practice. Global consciousness in the twenty-first century ; Health policy issues ; Economic issues ; Social issues ; Gender issues ; Transcultural and spiritual issues

Part V. The power to make a difference. Empowerment for nurses ; Facilitating patient empowerment.