Ethical and Philosophical Aspects of Nursing Children and Young People

Nurses and healthcare professionals are faced with ethical and philosophical dilemmas when working with children in everyday practice. Ethical and Philosophical Aspects of Nursing Children is a comprehensive text on the ethics and philosophy behind paediatric nursing, aimed at student nurses and newly qualified nurses.

It first provides a philosophical and historical analysis of the subject, looking at a review of sociological and political theories concerning the nature of childhood, and providing a critical analysis of contemporary notions about childhood. It then goes on to look at moral theories and their application to paediatric nursing practice, ethical issues when caring for children of all ages, from infancy to adolescence. It looks at issues of disabled children, confidentiality, mental health issues, children’s rights, and pain control. With case studis and activities throughout, this book wll enable students and neqly qualified nurses both to understand philosophical concepts and issues but also to articulate their own reflections and observations on these subjects.