Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Occupations
With balanced coverage of both legal and ethical issues, this text provides a foundation for handling common challenges in everyday practice. Real-life examples and case studies help you apply the book’s concepts. For easier reading, content is presented in short, concise chunks. Expert author Tonia Aiken shares insights from her years of experience as a nurse, attorney, and public speaker to guide you through issues that may arise in practice, as well as the “danger zones” in clinical...
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With balanced coverage of both legal and ethical issues, this text provides a foundation for handling common challenges in everyday practice. Real-life examples and case studies help you apply the book’s concepts. For easier reading, content is presented in short, concise chunks. Expert author Tonia Aiken shares insights from her years of experience as a nurse, attorney, and public speaker to guide you through issues that may arise in practice, as well as the “danger zones” in clinical situations that could escalate into conflict or dispute.A user-friendly outline format makes information easy to scan.Objectives for each chapter highlight what you are expected to learn and keep you focused on important information.Summaries at the end of every chapter reinforce essential concepts.Study Questions test your knowledge of the material.Recommended Readings list sources for further research.What If? boxes present ethical dilemmas and help you apply concepts from the book to real-life examples.Updated Case Studies discuss the issues faced in a variety of healthcare settings.A revised Imaging Liability and Litigation chapter describes how society holds healthcare workers accountable in the workplace.Important HIPAA information includes the latest privacy guidelines along with ethical and legal implications.
Legal Issues 1The Law 3Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts 17Professional Liability Insurance 41Informed Consent Issues 59Documentation and the Allied Health Professional 79Ethical Issues 99Legal and Ethical Issues Affecting Educators and Students 101Ethical Issues in Health Occupations 117Common Areas of Liability and Litigation 131Legal and Ethical Considerations in Medical Imaging Ruth Ann Ehrlich 133Administrative and Medical Record Liability and Litigation 151Clinical Laboratory Liability 167Medical Equipment Liability and Litigation 183Patient Care Liability and Litigation 195Conflict Management and the Healthcare Provider 207Resource Section 217The Trial Process 221Glossary 223Index 233
