Praxisbuch Ethik in der Intensivmedizin

Intensive care medicine has come to the forefront of public awareness like never before due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. On one hand, the high performance and dedication of all those working in this field have become evident. On the other hand, the medical, societal, and political challenges, as well as the experiences of patients and their families, have highlighted that intensive care medicine involves operating at the limits of human life. In this context, guidelines for action and ethical and value concepts that address the specific questions of daily work are invaluable.

The practical book "Ethics in Intensive Care Medicine" is aimed at a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, educators, and hospital management, as well as ethics consultants or ethics committees involved in decision-making for intensive care treatments. It provides practical decision-making aids, prompts for thought, and ethical arguments in emotionally charged situations.

In addition to understanding ethics, legal aspects, and the goal orientation of intensive care medicine, the book offers tools for addressing specific questions. The ethical dimensions of decisions are made understandable and manageable through illustrative case examples.

New in the 4th edition:

• new contributions addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for intensive care medicine
• caring for people with dementia in intensive care
• a differentiated tiered concept of ethics consultation.