Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions

Name: Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions
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ISBN: 9781455733668

ISBN-10: 1455733660

ISBN-13: 9781455733668

Edition: 3rd 2015

Authors: Elsevier, Elsevier Clinics Staff

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With balanced coverage of both legal and ethical issues, this text provides a foundation for handling common challenges in everyday practice. Real-life examples and case studies help you apply the book's concepts. For easier reading, content is presented in short, concise chunks. Expert author Tonia Aiken shares insights from her years of experience as a nurse, attorney, and public speaker to guide you through issues that may arise in practice, as well as the "danger zones" in clinical situations that could escalate into conflict or dispute.A user-friendly outline format makes information easy to scan.Objectives for each chapter highlight what you are expected to learn and keep you focused…

Book details

List price: $74.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2015
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 2/28/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English




The Legal System



Ethical and Bioethical Issues



The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and the Trial Process



Disciplinary Actions



Work Place Issues



Documentation



Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts



Statutory Reporting/Public Duties



Professional Liability Insurance and Disciplinary Defense Insurance



Death and Dying Issues



Conflict Management



Business Aspects of Healthcare


Appendixes


Glossary


Index