Essentials of Law for Health Professionals - eBook

Perfect for:

• Bachelor of Nursing students
• Diploma of Nursing students
• Bachelor of Midwifery students
• Bachelor of Paramedicine students
• Bachelor of Health science students
• Post graduate Nursing and Midwifery students

Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 4e provides students with the information and knowledge necessary to make well-informed and considered decisions about their legal rights and obligations, and the legal rights and obligations of the patients and clients under their care.

• Introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks of health law with clear examples

• Focuses on the importance of accurate records, patient confidentiality and the impact of medical negligence

• Provides an increased focus on ethical issues, particularly around refusal and/or withdrawal of treatment, guardianship and the manipulation of life

• Outlines the obligations and responsibilities in relation to medicines, mental health legislation, child and elder abuse, and explores the management of health complaints

• Highlights contemporary issues around National Registration requirements for health professionals.

• Revised chapters explaining the roles of government and legal professionals

• Chapter 12; Registration and Regulation of Health Professionals reflects the National registration requirements for health professionals

• Issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, mental health, abuse and negligence have been enhanced.

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