Medicolegal Forms with Legal Analysis: Documenting Issues in the Patient-Physician Relationship

Kinderman, Karla L.

ISBN 10: 0899709052 / ISBN 13: 9780899709055

Published by Amer Medical Assn, 1999

Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # D06C-03468

Synopsis:

This best-selling practical reference has been a trusted resource for physicians, administrators and office managers everywhere for nearly 40 years. Medicolegal Forms with Legal Analysis addresses:

-The legal aspects of such areas as the patient-physician relationship, confidentiality, informed consent and end-of-life issues

-Informed patient decision making

-Substantial legal analysis

-Provides numerous sample forms and letters

-Thoroughly redesigned to offer you increased ease of use

-Completely updated to reflect the most current legal and ethical positions

Medicolegal Forms offers you and your patients protection and peace of mind.

From the Back Cover: Medicolegal Forms with Legal Analysis has been guiding physicians, administrators, and medical office managers through the complexities of their legal and ethical responsibilities to patients, employers, and themselves for almost forty years. this edition has been completely updated and revised to address the myriad of changes in the medical profession.

-In-depth analysis of such topics as the patient-physician relationship, confidentiality, informed consent, and end of life issues - all with a focus on informed patient decision-making - and numerous citations from recent case law keep physician up-to-date on current hot topics in medicine and their legal ramifications.

-More than fifty sample forms, including letters, fill-in forms, telephone advice, and more, provide clear guidance for physicians and group practices as they update their current forms and develop additional ones to address new procedures and situations.

-Suggested Readings and Resources at the end of each section offer current reference on relevant topics to those who wish to do further reading.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Medicolegal Forms with Legal Analysis: ...
Publisher: Amer Medical Assn
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition