Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy

Name: Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy
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ISBN: 9781405196543

ISBN-10: 1405196548

ISBN-13: 9781405196543

Edition: 3rd 2010

Authors: Bridgit C. Dimond

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Since publication of the original edition in 1996, this book has established itself as an essential text for occupational therapists. It offers an understanding of the law relating to their practice, but is written to be accessible for those who have no prior legal knowledge. The text provides valuable information for occupational therapists employed in health and social services, as well as the law relevant to private practitioners.The book includes chapters on all the main client groups and presents the relevant specialist law. Students and teachers of occupational therapy will find the chapters on professional registration, education, training and research of particular interest.The…

Book details

List price: $85.25
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 8/20/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 680
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.234



Foreword by Julia Scott, Chief Executive, College of Occupational Therapists


Preface to Third Edition


Preface to First Edition


Acknowledgements


Abbreviations



Occupational Therapy



The Legal System



Registration and the Health Professions Council



Professional Conduct Proceedings



Education and Training



Rights of Clients



Consent and Information Giving



The Duty of Confidentiality and Data Protection



Access to Records and Information



Negligence



Health and Safety



Record Keeping



Statements, Reports and Giving Evidence in Court



Handling Complaints



Equipment and Medicinal Products



Transport Issues



Statutory Organisation of Health and Social Services



Community Care and the Rights of the Disabled



Employment Law



Physical Disabilities



Mental Disorder



Learning Disabilities



Care of Babies, Children and Young Persons



Older People



Death and the Dying



Teaching and Research



Complementary Medicine



Independent Practice



The Future



Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights



NHS Constitution



Sections 1-6 of the Health Act 2009 and section 11 introducing provisions for Direct Payments for health care into the NHS Act 2006


Glossary


Further Reading


Useful Websites


Table of Cases


Table of Statutes


Index