{"product_id":"against-medical-advice-addressing-treatment-refusal-9781646480500","title":"Against Medical Advice: Addressing Treatment Refusal","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Luanne Linnard-Palmer | Ellen Christiansen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: SIGMA Theta Tau International\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: SIGMA Theta Tau International\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Healing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded first place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Awards in both Child Health and History and Public Policy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a patient or family refuses treatment-maybe even lifesaving treatment-because it is contrary to their social, religious, or cultural beliefs, it can plunge healthcare providers, families, and patients into a difficult, emotionally charged conversation. Complex and diverse ethical dilemmas such as this can profoundly impact the health, welfare, and mental and emotional well-being of everyone involved. What's more, today's nurses and healthcare professionals will almost inevitably face this situation or one like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgainst Medical Advice \u003c\/em\u003edetails many of the medical, legal, social, cultural, and religious factors associated with treatment refusals. Authors Luanne Linnard-Palmer and Ellen Christiansen prepare healthcare professionals to compassionately assess and understand people's beliefs, cultures, and philosophical perspectives. Their proven strategies and step-by-step examples guide providers to consider the patient's and family's point of view, share concerns with other healthcare team members, and negotiate the best possible outcome for all involved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46449646993559,"sku":"9781646480500","price":3036.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781646480500.webp?v=1769147508","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/against-medical-advice-addressing-treatment-refusal-9781646480500","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}