Kath M. Melia

These classic writings demonstrate how the provision and effectiveness of healthcare provision can be influenced by sociology, psychology and social policy. This in turn shows how the system can be improved by learning from success and failure.

Kath Melia's book on ethics works in the gap between nursing theory and practice. The chapters tackle the main theories which form the discussion on ethics, and include practical case examples, which bring these theories into the clinical context. These classic and everyday cases challenge the reader to critically reflect on his/her own experiences and outlook.

The aim of this text is to explain ethical concepts by using examples, issues and problems. It starts at the level of the individual, then moves on to broader issues of nursing management and social policy issues.