A HeadEpigraph
A HeadPreface
A HeadAbout the Book Layout
A HeadAcknowledgments
Chapter1 Government, Law and Ethics
Chapter2 Health Care Ethics
Chapter3 Reflections on the Past
Chapter4 Tort Law
Chapter5 Criminal Aspects of Health Care
Chapter6 Contracts
Chapter7 Civil Procedure and Trial Practice
Chapter8 Corporate Structure and Legal Issues
Chapter9 Medical Staff Organization and Physician Liability
Chapter10 Nursing and the Law
Chapter11 Hospital Departments and Allied Health Professionals
Chapter12 Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter13 Patient Consent
Chapter14 Procreation and Ethical Dilemmas
Chapter15 End-of-Life Issues
Chapter16 AIDS
Chapter17 Legal Reporting Requirements
Chapter18 Medical Records
Chapter19 National Health Insurance and Managed Care
Chapter20 Professional Liability Insurance
Chapter21 Labor Relations
Chapter22 Employment at Will and Discharge
Chapter23 Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter24 Tort Reform
Chapter25 Culture of Safety
Chapter26 World Wide Search
Chapter27 Journey to Excellence