Applied Law and Ethics in Health Care
eBook - PDF

Applied Law and Ethics in Health Care

  1. 354 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Applied Law and Ethics in Health Care

About this book

Up to date with current information on the latest health care regulations and technology, APPLIED LAW AND ETHICS IN HEALTH CARE, First Edition, prepares you to navigate the legal and ethical dilemmas you may face as a health care professional working in a medical environment. Beginning with an overview of business-related issues and the court system, the text proceeds to cover the standard of care, employment, criminal and tortious acts, contractual issues, negligence, medical malpractice and other important matters of law. The second half of the text delves into the ethical concerns present in medical practices, including patient confidentiality, health records, professional ethics and issues associated with patient births and deaths. A practical resource for both novices and seasoned professionals, the text features real-life cases and news stories to ground you in relevant laws and ethical issues, along with activities to hone your own critical-thinking and decision-making skills. This thoughtful, thorough guide can help you understand your legal and ethical obligations, when to seek legal advice, how to work with the legal profession and how to protect yourself and your future employers from medical malpractice and other legal risks.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Dedication
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Chapter 1: The Big Business of Health Care and You
  7. Chapter 2: Laws and Regulations You Will Encounter
  8. Chapter 3: From the Constitution to the Courtroom
  9. Chapter 4: Criminal Acts and Intentional Torts
  10. Chapter 5: What Makes a Contract
  11. Chapter 6: Medical Malpractice and Other Lawsuits
  12. Chapter 7: The Health Record
  13. Chapter 8: Introduction to Ethics
  14. Chapter 9: Laws and Ethics of Patient Confidentiality
  15. Chapter 10: Professional Ethics and the Living
  16. Chapter 11: Reproductive Issues and Early Life
  17. Chapter 12: Death and Dying
  18. Glossary
  19. Bibliography
  20. Index