The book focuses on the legal and ethical issues in the health occupations that face the practitioner and student. The information is presented in a short concise format, bullet style that is easy to read, accessible and user-friendly. This format helps to demystify legal and ethical terms and issues, reducing the readers anxiety and allowing for greater comprehension. Each chapter follows the same format and contains objectives, summaries, study questions, caselaw, and recommended readings. This author is both a nurse and a lawyer. She is the author of a nursing law book for F A Davis called Legal, Ethical and Political Issues in Nursing . She is also a popular speaker at national health occupations conferences.
The Law Intentional Torts Professional Liability Insurance Informed Consent Issues Documentation Electronic Charting Legal & Ethical Issues Affecting Educators And Students Ethical Issues In The Health Occupations Imaging Liability & Litigation Administrative And Medical Record Liability & Litigation Laboratory Liability & Litigation Medical Equipment Liability & Litigation Patient Care Liability & Litigation Patient Communication Liability & Litigation INDEX