Essentials of Law for Health Professionals - Ebook (ebook)

Argumento de Essentials of Law for Health Professionals - Ebook (ebook)

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.