Medical Law, Ethics and Bioethics for Health Professions

Lewis EdD RN CMA-AC (AAMA), Marcia (Marti) A.; Tamparo PhD CMA-A (AAMA), Carol D.

ISBN 10: 0803617305 / ISBN 13: 9780803617308

Published by F.A. Davis Company (edition Sixth), 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Medical Law, Ethics and Bioethics for Health Professions
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company (edition Sixth)
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803617305
• ISBN 13: 9780803617308
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Sixth.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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’s medical practices by today’s 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.