Medical Law and Ethics, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (September 21, 2020) © 2022

  • Bonnie F. Fremgen University of Notre Dame

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ISBN-13: 9780137313440 (2020 update)
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Medical Law and Ethics is your plain-language guide to the essentials of the laws and the ethical demands of healthcare professions. Clear and readable, it will help you identify the ethical norms you would need to adhere to in your chosen field. Real legal cases and stimulating exercises challenge learners to envision their responses to legal and ethical dilemmas in healthcare today.

The 6th Edition covers issues of increasing concern in hospitals and medical offices, including the opioid crisis in the US, electronic recordkeeping, and rules around the maintenance and sharing of personal health records. You'll also get insights into the needs of the elderly, as well as visually and hearing-impaired populations.

  1. Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

PART 1: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT

  1. The Legal System
  2. Essentials of the Legal System for Health Care Professionals
  3. Working in Today's Health Care Market

PART 2: THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT

  1. The Physician—Patient Relationship
  2. Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice
  3. Public Duties of the Health Care Professional
  4. Workplace Law and Ethics
  5. The Medical Record
  6. Patient Confidentiality and HIPAA

PART 3: MEDICAL ETHICS

  1. Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine
  2. Ethical Issues Relating to Life
  3. Death and Dying
  4. Trends in Health Care

Appendices

  1. Codes of Ethics
  2. Case Citations

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