Stakeholders and Ethics in Healthcare

This ground-breaking book uses organizational ethics and stakeholder theory to explore the ethical accountability of leadership in healthcare organizations to their distinct vulnerable stakeholder communities

Lisa A. Martinelli, PhD, JD, MA is a bioethicist, educator, and attorney. With more than two decades of experience as a healthcare executive, she is currently the president of Lead with Ethics, LLC focusing on organizational and clinical ethics, data ethics, and decision support. She is a vigorous advocate for persons with disabilities, particularly children with special needs, and dedicates much of her time to creating and advancing social programs to enhance the quality of their lives.

1.Introduction: What Matters Most. 2.Organizational Moral Agency. 3.Ethical Challenges of Maintaining Stakeholder Confidentiality and Privacy. 4.Community Stakeholders in Healthcare: Pediatric Populations. 5.Community Stakeholders in Healthcare: Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities. 6.Conclusion: The Essence of Care