Essentials of Law for Health Professionals
- ISBN-10
- 0729541665
- ISBN-13
- 9780729541664
- Series
- Essentials of Law for Health Professionals
- Category
- Medical laws and legislation
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-02-17
- Publisher
- Mosby
- Authors
- Kim Forrester, Debra Griffiths
Description
Perfect for: . Bachelor of Nursing students . Diploma of Nursing students . Bachelor of Midwifery students . Bachelor of Paramedicine students . Bachelor of Health science students . Post graduate Nursing and Midwifery students Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 4e provides students with the information and knowledge necessary to make well-informed and considered decisions about their legal rights and obligations, and the legal rights and obligations of the patients and clients under their care. . Introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks of health law with clear examples . Focuses on the importance of accurate records, patient confidentiality and the impact of medical negligence . Provides an increased focus on ethical issues, particularly around refusal and/or withdrawal of treatment, guardianship and the manipulation of life . Outlines the obligations and responsibilities in relation to medicines, mental health legislation, child and elder abuse, and explores the management of health complaints . Highlights contemporary issues around National Registration requirements for health professionals. . Revised chapters explaining the roles of government and legal professionals . Chapter 12; Registration and Regulation of Health Professionals reflects the National registration requirements for health professionals . Issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, mental health, abuse and negligence have been enhanced.
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