Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing by Margaret A. Burkhardt delves into the complex legal and ethical dilemmas faced by modern nurses that extend beyond clinical training. Published in 2013 by Delmar Cengage Learning, this fourth edition explores the latest trends, principles, theories, and models in patient care to guide readers in making ethically sound decisions amidst challenging scenarios. The book presents compelling examples from national and international headlines, encouraging exploration of these cases within the context of socio-cultural influences, personal values, and professional ethics. Historical examples are provided to help develop critical thinking skills while maintaining adherence to moral and professional standards, as well as legal requirements. Key topics include patient advocacy and rights, diversity, medication error prevention, health care information management, portability and accountability, and healthcare reform. Enhanced with in-book learning features such as analysis problems, review questions, sample forms, and appendices, this edition also offers supplemental, interactive tools to further engage readers and prepare them for ethical decision-making in any healthcare setting.