Medical Law, Ethics, & Bioethics for the Health Professions

by Lewis, Marcia A.; Tamparo, Carol D.

• ISBN13: 9780803617308
• ISBN10: 0803617305
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-11
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

Now in its 6th Edition, this groundbreaking book continues to champion the Have a Care approach, while also providing readers with the strong ethical and legal foundation that enables them to better serve their clients. Clearly written and authoritative, it provides a solid groundwork in legal concepts and laws, important ethical issues, and the emerging area of bioethics faced in today medical practices by today health care professionals.SPECIAL FEATURES Vignettes A thought-provoking vignette opens each chapter, adapted from case law or based on real-world situations. Have a Care Personal stories from the authors illustrate the heart of the law and ethics of health care. A Code of Ethics Appendix contains the Hippocratic Oath, AAMA creed, and the Principles of Medical Ethics. Sample Documents Appendix provides important health care, life, and death documentation.

Table of Contents

I. Understanding the Basics Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics Medical Practice Management Employees in Ambulatory Health Care II. Law, Liability, and Duties Legal Guidelines for Ambulatory Health Care Regulations and Professional Liability Public Duties Consent III. Workplace Issues Medical Records Reimbursement and Collection Practices Employment Practices Cultural Perspectives IV. Bioethical Issues Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources Genetic Engineering Abortion Life and Death Dying and Death Special Section Have a Care Appendices Appendix I. Code of Ethics Appendix II. Sample Documents for Choices about Health Care, Life and Death Index