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Product Identifiers

PublisherDavis Company, F. A.

ISBN-100803627068

ISBN-139780803627062

eBay Product ID (ePID)109084927

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMedical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics for the Health Professions

Publication Year2012

SubjectEthics, Health Care Delivery, Medical Law & Legislation, Allied Health Services / General, Allied Health Services / Medical Assistants

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLaw, Medical

AuthorMarcia A. Lewis, Carol D. Tamparo, Brenda M. Tatro

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2011-025925

IllustratedYes

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

Table Of ContentUnit 1. Understanding the Basics 1. Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics 2. Medical Practice Management 3. The Health Care Team in the Ambulatory Setting Unit 2. Law, Liability, and Duties 4. State and Federal Regulations 5. Professional Liability 6. Law for Health Professionals 7. Public Duties 8. Consent Unit 3. Workplace Issues 9. Medical Records 10. Reimbursement and Collection Practices 11. Employment Practices 12. A Cultural Perspective for Health Professionals Unit 4. Bioethical Issues 13. Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources 14. Genetic Engineering 15. Reproductive Issues 16. End of Life Issues SPECIAL SECTION Have a Care! Appendices Codes of Ethics Sample Documents for Choices about Health Care, Life, and Death Index of Resources Index

SynopsisNow in its Seventh Edition and in vivid full-color, this groundbreaking book continues to champion the "Have a Care" approach, while also providing readers with a strong ethical and legal foundation that enables them to better serve their clients. The book addresses all major issues facing healthcare professionals today, including legal concerns, important ethical issues, and the emerging area of bioethics. Videos online at Davis Plus bring these challenges to life through short vignettes that feature scenarios of common legal and ethical issues in a medical office., Now in its seventh edition and in colour, this groundbreaking book continues to champion the "Have a Care" approach, while also providing readers with a strong ethical and legal foundation that enables them to better serve their clients. The book addresses all major issues facing healthcare professionals today., "Have a Care" the now-classic, intimate story of one author that illustrates the heart of the law and ethics of health care. Thought-provoking vignettes and case studies, adapted from case law or based on real-world situations. CAAHEP and ABHES competencies clearly outlined at the beginning of every chapter. Appendices that include Codes of Ethics , such as including the Hippocratic Oath, AAMA creed, and Principles of Medical Ethics; plus Sample Documents on important healthcare and end-of-life decisions. Pedagogically rich chapters feature... Key Terms with definitions - Learning Outcomes - Powerful quotes for insights - Key Icons that point out important content - Summaries - "Chapter Review Questions" and - "In the News" boxes that explore current event issues related to case laws covered in the chapter. Classroom exercises to stimulate further discussions. Websites resources and references to encourage additional research.

LC Classification NumberKF3821.L485 2012