Law & ethics for the health professions /
Law and ethics for the health professions.
Karen Judson, Carlene Harrison.
- 6th ed.
- New York : McGraw-Hill, 2013.
- xxii, 458 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Law & ethics for medical careers / Karen Judson, Carlene Harrison. 5th ed. 2010.
Introduction to law and ethics -- Making ethical decisions -- 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 -- Physician's public duties and responsibilities -- Workplace legalities -- The beginning of life and childhood -- Death and dying -- Health care trends and forecasts.