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Abortion pill, The
RG137.6.M53A46 1997
After years of controversy, RU486, a pill that can end a pregnancy without surgery, is coming to America. This program shows the controversy surrounding RU486 and shows how a potent mix of business, politics and ethics kept this drug out of United States for nearly a decade.
Advance directives guidelines for health care providers /
RT87.T45A38 1992
This program explains the nature and purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act as it relates to the health care providers. It presents simulated conversations between patients, family members, and health professionals, addressing the fundamental question of prolonging life through heroic or artificial means.
Confidentiality who needs to know /
KF8959.P4C66 2001
This program describes the legal and ethical duty of all caregivers to safeguard the confidential information of the people they care for.
Conversations stories about living and dying /
R726.8.C65 1995
Story of a middle-aged woman who lost both her adult son and husband to cancer within months of each other. Tells how important hospice care became to Gloriann and her loved ones during this extremely difficult- - yet, at times, surprisingly enriching--experience.
Critical thinking in nursing : lessons from Tuskegee /
RT85.C74 1993
This program investigates nurse Eunice River's involvement in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and how it may be interpreted today in the context of critical thinking.
Critical thinking in the clinical setting
RT86.C75 2003
Because of diverse healthcare needs, strong critical thinking skills have become essential in the healthcare setting. Ever changing healthcare needs, such as increased patient acuity, decreased patient hospital length of stay, increased care of patients in the community setting, and staffing shortages have necessitated nurses be prepared to handle complex situations in the clinical setting. This program focuses on different methods that nurses can incorporate to increase the use of critical thinking skills in the clinical setting.
Dealing with death and dying
RT87.T45D424
Helps nurses to care for dying patients and their families. Topics include helping the patient maintain his sense of dignity, how to give the patient a sense of control, responding to the patient's special needs, how to help the patient work through his fears, and how to help the patient's family.
End of life care : ethical dimensions /
RT85.E54 1997
Provides nurses with practical information concerning end-of-life issues that can be applied in daily practice.
Ethical dilemmas facing psychologists
BF76.4.E84 1996
Presents a variety of scenarios that illustrate the ways in which psychologists can effectively deal with problems that arise due to the existence of professional ethics.
Ethics 4 everyone
HF5387.E845 2003
This video "illustrates the plain fact that on many levels, we have lost sight of the fundamental concept of right and wrong, that we seem all too willing to cut corners, and to do whatever it takes to 'close the deal' and get ahead. More than that, this trianing program offers doable, long-term solutions." Ethicist, Eric Harvey, co-author of the Walk the Talk book series is presenter.
Ethics for the mental health professional. Parts 1-5
RC455.2.E8E84 1997
Program is designed to teach the basics of ethical behavior for mental health counselors, social workers, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, pastors, and others in the helping professions. It contains general information that can be used as an introductory learning program for beginners, or to help refine skills for advanced students or experienced counselors.
Ethics in America
HM216.E84 1989
No. 1. Do unto others -- No. 2. To defend a killer -- No. 3. Public trust, private interests -- No. 4. Does doctor know best -- No. 5. Anatomy of a corporate takeover -- No. 6-7. Under orders, under fire -- No. 8. Truth on trial -- No. 9. The human experi
The 10 one-hour programs invite the viewer to struggle with real ethical dilemmas and to understand the process for the ethical decision-making.
HIPAA a guide for long term care workers /
R864.H57 2003
(Producer) Provides a detailed review of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and focuses on the resident privacy and data security issues that will have the most impact on the practices of healthcare workers.
Letting go a hospice journey /
R726.8.L45 1996
Shows how hospice can provide an opportunity to find comfort, companionship, and peace before death for terminally ill patients and their families. The program sheds light on the decision-making process of the doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, and volunteers involved in the hospice.
Moral development
BJ1408.5.M67 1992
Examines two of the major theories in the field of moral development by using Dr. Stanley Milgrim's famous obedience experiment to pose a serious moral dilemma. Features Dr. David Rosenhani.
Morality : moral judgments and actions
BJ1408.5.M673 2002
A review of what is known about the formation of moral thought and action as it has been studied by social scientists. Using footage of cultures from around the world, news footage of 9/11, and visuals from an elementary school playground, students are introduced to the current thinking about the universality of morality, its connection to action, and its developmental progression.
News writing :
PN4781.N48 1995
v. 1., pt. 1. What is news -- pt. 2. Hard news leads. -- v. 2., pt. 3. News writing language & style. -- pt. 4. Development & organization of a story. -- v. 3., pt. 5. Dealing with sources. -- pt. 6. Good writing vs. good reporting. -- v. 4, pt. 7. Beat reporting. -- pt. 8. Broadcast news writing. -- v. 5., pt. 9. Public relations writing. -- pt. 10. Beyond the summary lead. -- v. 6., pt. 11. Feature writing styles. -- pt. 12. Column writing and editorial writing. -- v. 7, pt. 13. Covering disasters. -- pt. 14. The ethics of journalism. -- v. 8., pt. 15. Media law.
Nightingale's legacy
RT82.N54 2003
In this video, young nursing students expectantly look towards their caregiving journeys. Nursing staff discusses the stresses and rewards of their job and the impending nursing shortage around the country.--Container.
Overview of the history of American nursing, An
RT4.O9 2003
A presentation of the history of nursing in the United States.
Research methods for the social sciences
H62.R48 1996
1. Introduction -- 2. Scientific method -- 3. Research ethics.
Science and ethics
Q180.55.M67S35 1995
With the advancement of the scientific and technological age, there is a new level of ethical issues. This video deals with and discusses those issues.
Subtle boundary dilemmas ethical decision making for helping professionals /
BF637.C6S83 1995
Designed to trigger discussions on the complexities of professional boundary setting. Three scenarios and five vignettes of client/provider interactions illustrate the fluid nature of boundary maintenance. These examples help viewers focus on the context of the situation, rather than the content, in determining appropriate boundaries and provide a concrete approach for ethical decision making.
To choose no harm : ethical decision making at the end of life.
R726.8.T55 1996
Uses case studies of a young man with AIDS and a terminal cancer patient to discuss issues facing caregivers and patients at the end of life.
To live until we say goodbye.
R726.8.T6
Deals with the process of dying and preparing for death; the care of the dying and their family and friends; cancer pain management; and interventions concerning children with AIDS.
Truesteel affair, The
TA157.T78
Robert Williams, a highly respected structural engineer and designer, struggles with a dilemma where his loyalties to family, employer and fellow workers come into conflict with his professional judgement. Designed to stimulate discussion of ethical responsibilities among engineers and other professionals.