Medical law and ethics / Bonnie F. Fremgen, Ph.D.
By: Fremgen, Bonnie F [author.].
Boston : Pearson, 2016Edition: Fifth edition.Description: xxiii, 404 pages : color illustrations, forms ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9780133998986 (pbk.).Subject(s): Medical care -- Law and legislation -- United States | Medical ethics | Medical laws and legislation -- United States | Legislation, Medical -- United States | Bioethical Issues -- United States | Ethics, Medical -- United StatesGenre/Form: Print books.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | KF3821 .F74 2016 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU0000000003170 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to medical law, ethics, and bioethics -- The legal system -- Essentials of the legal system for healthcare professionals -- Working in today's healthcare environment -- The physician-patient relationship -- Professional liability and medical malpractice -- Public duties of the healthcare professional -- Workplace law and ethics -- The medical record -- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA -- Ethical and bioethical issues in medicine -- Ethical issues relating to life -- Death and dying -- Future trends in healthcare.