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Why were we so easily controlled and why were our controllers so willing to do it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Case for Democracy, \u003c\/em\u003eDavid Seedhouse explores the psychological biases; distorted risk perceptions; frenetic journalism; the disputed science; the narrow focus of ′experts′; value judgements dressed up as truths; propaganda; the invisibility of ethics; and the alarming irrelevance of inclusive democracy that have been features of governmental responses to the covid-19 pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeedhouse argues that the chaotic governmental response to Coronavirus, with no attempt to include the public, is the perfect argument for an extensive, participatory democracy; a democracy that demonstrates practical decision making by listening to everyone’s knowledge and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow is the time for us to solve our problems together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303903408501,"sku":"9781529751819","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781529751819_063b1e05-bb6d-49d6-9990-c85370158c87.jpg?v=1786022950"},{"product_id":"9781394218776","title":"People–Centred Pharmacy","description":"Discover people-centred decision-making for pharmacists in this clear and practical volume Pharmacy ethics and decision-making are a critical part of pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists are routinely faced with decisions that impact the immediate and long-term health of patients, and must exercise professional judgement when the best choices are uncertain.  Current guides to ethical decision-making in healthcare are generally written for doctors or nurses, overlooking the distinctive needs of pharmacy professionals in this crucial area of practice. People-Centred Pharmacy: Ethical Challenges in Everyday Practice remedies this oversight with a down-to-earth discussion of the common ethical dilemmas pharmacists face. Offering a commonsense focus, the book articulates an approach to practical ethical reasoning that considers the interests of all involved, including the pharmacist. The result is an invaluable resource for pharmacists and those studying the subject. Readers will also find: A text written in collaboration with pharmacy educatorsConcrete examples drawn from empirical research into pharmacy practiceAn interdisciplinary approach to the many dilemmas pharmacists face People-Centred Pharmacy: Ethical Challenges in Everyday Practice is ideal for all pharmacy staff, as well as all students of pharmacy.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312231297397,"sku":"9781394218776","price":40.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781394218776_137832a8-f45a-4be1-8056-83a2cec3ccc9.jpg?v=1786017947"},{"product_id":"ethics-the-heart-of-health-care-3e","title":"Ethics – The Heart of Health care 3e","description":"Ethics: The Heart of Health Care — a classic ethics text in medical, health and nursing studies — is recommended around the globe for its straightforward introduction to ethical analysis. In this Third Edition David Seedhouse again demonstrates tangibly and graphically how ethics and health care are inextricably bound together, and creates a firm theoretical basis for practical decision-making. He not only clarifies ethics but, with the aid of the acclaimed Ethical Grid, teaches an essential practical skill which can be productively applied in day-to-day health care.  Completely revised and updated, this Third Edition presents an expanded theory of ethics section, and includes comprehensive and contemporary examples and case studies. Newly covered are introductions to rights in health care ethics, the ethics of care, intuitionism, privacy, euthanasia, suicide and consent, and an extensive FAQ section is added.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481616556405,"sku":"9780470018132","price":41.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780470018132.jpg?v=1786089896"},{"product_id":"using-personal-judgement-in-nursing-and-healthcare","title":"Using Personal Judgement in Nursing and Healthcare","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is personal judgement? How can it help me interpret and follow official guidelines? How can I use it successfully in my daily practice?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRules and codes for healthcare professionals continue to proliferate yet are unable to offer practical advice in specific circumstances. To help balance official rules with the variable, unique human element, David Seedhouse and Vanessa Peutherer explain what personal judgement is and how it can be applied routinely and effectively in everyday decision-making in healthcare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the use of over 40 interactive scenarios drawn from real-life practice, the authors encourage you to use a range of techniques to boost your personal judgement, introducing different models and approaches to decision-making and exploring their strengths as well as their limitations. The authors then talk you through their own suggestions for solving commonplace but challenging healthcare problems.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57613173784949,"sku":"9781526459008","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781526459008.jpg?v=1790607758"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-david-seedhouse.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}