With all of the information you need to prepare yourself for legal and ethical situations in the healthcare setting, Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Occupations, 2nd Edition provides balanced coverage of the issues students and professionals face daily. The author presents a guide to common issues that may arise in practice, as well as the danger zones? in clinical situations that could escalate into conflict or dispute if not handled correctly. A short, concise format makes content easy to read and understand. INDICE: 1. The Legal System2. Ethical and Bioethical Issues3. The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and the Trial Process4. Disciplinary Actions5. Work Place Issues6. Documentation7. Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts8. Statutory Reporting/Public Duties9. Professional Liability Insurance and Disciplinary Defense Insurance10. Death and Dying Issues11. Conflict Management12. Business Aspects of HealthcareAppendixesGlossaryIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4557-3366-8
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 03/03/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés