Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Occupations

Name: Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Occupations
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ISBN: 9781416022626

ISBN-10: 1416022627

ISBN-13: 9781416022626

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Tonia Dandry Aiken, Elsevier 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 books 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…

Book details

List price: $63.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 1/29/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748




Legal Issues



The Law



Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts



Professional Liability Insurance



Informed Consent Issues



Documentation and the Allied Health Professional



Ethical Issues



Legal and Ethical Issues Affecting Educators and Students



Ethical Issues in Health Occupations



Common Areas of Liability and Litigation



Legal and Ethical Considerations in Medical Imaging




Administrative and Medical Record Liability and Litigation



Clinical Laboratory Liability



Medical Equipment Liability and Litigation



Patient Care Liability and Litigation



Conflict Management and the Healthcare Provider



Resource Section



The Trial Process


Glossary


Index