Neurosurgical interventions can alter a person's self-concept and affect their neurological and cognitive function to a level that is unacceptable to both patient and family. In an increasingly complex and evolving field, the ethical implications of treatments and their ultimate outcomes must be carefully balanced. Ethics in Neurosurgical Practice is a comprehensive and practical guide to the management of patients with debilitating neurosurgical diseases. Chapters address specific conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, ischaemic stroke and spinal surgery, and the ethical challenges each poses. Detailed case studies present potential scenarios that readers may encounter. A wide range of authors from different disciplines provide comprehensive coverage of a range of views and experiences.
