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Law & ethics for medical careers
Title:
Law & ethics for medical careers
Author:
Judson, Karen, 1941-
Harrison, Carlene
ISBN:
9780073402062
Publication Information:
Boston [etc.] : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010
Physical Description:
xix, 373 p. ; 28 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Introduction to law and ethics -- Working in health care -- Law, the courts, and contracts -- Professional liability and medical malpractice -- Defenses to liability suits -- Medical records and informed consent -- Privacy law and HIPAA -- Physicians’ public duties and responsibilities -- Workplace legalities -- The beginning of life and childhood -- Death and dying -- Health care trends and forecasts.
Subject:
Medical ethics |
Medical jurisprudence. |
Medical assistants -- Professional ethics |
Medical assistants -- Legal status, laws, etc. |
Legislation, Medical -- United States |
Ethics, Medical -- United States |
Health Personnel -- United States |