Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Occupations

Elsevier Science Publishers Staff, Aiken, Tonia D.

ISBN 10: 072166525X / ISBN 13: 9780721665252

Published by Saunders, 2001

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2438663-6

Synopsis:

The book focuses on the legal and ethical issues in the health occupations that face the practitioner and student. The information is presented in a short concise format, bullet style that is easy to read, accessible and user-friendly. This format helps to demystify legal and ethical terms and issues, reducing the readers anxiety and allowing for greater comprehension.
Each chapter follows the same format and contains objectives, summaries, study questions, caselaw, and recommended readings.
This author is both a nurse and a lawyer. She is the author of a nursing law book for F A Davis called Legal, Ethical and Political Issues in Nursing . She is also a popular speaker at national health occupations conferences.

Cases have recent court dates and issues are those on the pages of newspapers.

The chapters contain many anecdotes and case scenarios to illustrate key points.

Information presented assumes no previous legal knowledge.

Consistent and concise bits of information are methodically given to the reader.

About the Author: Tonia D. Aiken, RN, JD, Attorney at Law

Bibliographic Details

Title: Legal and Ethical Issues in Health ...
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good