Law and Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology : With Risk Management and Safety Applications

by Obergfell

• ISBN13: 9780721650623
• ISBN10: 0721650627
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-07-27
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

This text addresses ethics, law, risk management, and safety in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic radiology. Each chapter contains case studies or scenarios in order to better illustrate concepts to the reader. Sample forms at the end of the text offer guidance in the preparation and drafting of forms, charts, procedures, and policies. Includes information on decision-making, patient rights, malpractice, civil liability, record keeping, communication, education, and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
Ann M. Obergfell
Ethics in Imaging and Therapy	9	(16)
Ann M. Obergfell
The Law	25	(16)
Angeline Golden
Civil Liability	41	(14)
Mark Webster
Medical Negligence and Malpractice	55	(12)
J. Thomas Galle
Documentation and Record Keeping	67	(14)
Ann M. Obergfell
Standard of Care, Patient Rights, and Informed Consent	81	(12)
Ann M. Obergfell
Labor Law: The Employer-Employee Relationship	93	(12)
Raymond L. Smith, Jr.
Employment Discrimination Law	105	(14)
Raymond L. Smith, Jr.
Risk Management	119	(10)
Cathy K. Avdevich
Safety	129	(12)
Cathy K. Avdevich
Equipment Safety	141	(10)
Cathy K. Avdevich
Whistleblower Protection	151	(8)
Ruby D. Fenton
Education	159	(12)
Ann M. Obergfell
Appendices	171	(60)
Index	231