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Author : Jason Payne-James,Ian Wall,Peter Dean
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780521744072
An overview of those legal issues most relevant to individuals working in the healthcare professions.
Author : Jason Payne-James,Peter Dean,Ian Wall
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Medical care
ISBN : 0443052409
Aimed at health care professionals, this text deals with a variety of legal issues in health care.
Author : Vanessa Machin
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323935128
Churchill’s Guide to UK Medicolegal Essentials provides a no-nonsense guide to managing those everyday clinical scenarios that have potential or obvious legal implications. With a clear, practical and easy-to-read style, it takes you through everything that you need to know including the UK legal systems, complaints handling, clinical governance and risk management, disciplinary procedures, and how the law relates to alcohol, drugs, mental health and end of life. This is an ideal book for medical, nursing, dental and paramedic students preparing for exams or interviews, all grades of healthcare professionals, police staff, and anyone needing a brief overview of the legal intricacies of medical practice. Defines the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Provides tips on preparing a police statement, appearing in court and obtaining forensic samples Scenarios and questions to bring the law to life Filled with practical advice to help you understand and minimise risks to your practice Covers risk management, which is central to Government health policies Comprehensive update of all areas of medical law New chapter on the Sexual Offences Act 2003 New questions and scenarios to test your knowledge and understanding
Author : Robert A. Dickson,W. Paul Butt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1139451073
Back pain and back injury is an extremely common problem, producing chronic, debilitating symptoms for sufferers, and resulting in millions of pounds of lost revenue in absence from work and paid in compensation for spinal injuries. Originally published in 2004, The Medico-Legal Back addresses the problem for a legal readership, in a clear, concise and reader-friendly style. It does away with the need to search for and then extract complex information from many different sources, and as such will be an indispensable guide to the problem for all lawyers, judges and medico-legal experts, as well as being of value to the orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in the spine. Of particular value is the use throughout the book of analogies drawn on anatomical technicalities and common movements, situations and incidents of everyday life.
Author : Vanessa Machin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323934439
Churchill's Guide to UK Medicolegal Essentials provides a no-nonsense guide to managing those everyday clinical scenarios that have potential or obvious legal implications. With a clear, practical and easy-to-read style, it takes you through everything that you need to know including the UK legal systems, complaints handling, clinical governance and risk management, disciplinary procedures, and how the law relates to alcohol, drugs, mental health and end of life. This is an ideal book for medical, nursing, dental and paramedic students preparing for exams or interviews, all grades of healthcare professionals, police staff, and anyone needing a brief overview of the legal intricacies of medical practice. Defines the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Provides tips on preparing a police statement, appearing in court and obtaining forensic samples Scenarios and questions to bring the law to life Filled with practical advice to help you understand and minimise risks to your practice Covers risk management, which is central to Government health policies An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud Comprehensive update of all areas of medical law New chapter on the Sexual Offences Act 2003 New questions and scenarios to test your knowledge and understanding
Author : Abbott, Hannah,Booth, Helen
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335244973
This is an essential ‘theory’ textbook for the ODP degree and diploma and is the first to bring together the ‘non practical’ issues taught on the course.
Author : Kim Forrester,Debra Griffiths
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729579148
The definitive medico-legal reference for medical students and practitioners in Australia Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners is a timely and authoritative reference focused on the requirements of medical students and practitioners. This easy-to-read medico-legal text assumes no prior legal practice knowledge or experience, making it ideal for those new to the medical industry. The content addresses matters relating to all Australian jurisdictions. It also provides a brief overview of the law in several practice areas, allowing practitioners to locate key information quickly. Topical issues discussed in Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners include privacy and confidentiality of patient information, medical negligence, fertility and reproductive technology, the laws regarding mental health issues and professional regulation and discipline. • directed at current medical education • includes learning objectives and key questions for each chapter • applies knowledge to a clinical context and focuses on the application of clinical cases and legislation to practical situations • assumes no prior legal knowledge • identifies medico-legal issues for further discussion
Author : Jane Lynch (LLB.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Malpractice
ISBN : 1315377896
Author : Jane Lynch,Senthill Nachimuthu
Publisher : Radcliffe Publishing
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Malpractice
ISBN : 9781846192234
Clinical Responsibility provides practical legal advice by highlighting real-life healthcare case studies and workplace examples. It looks specifically at the areas of accountability, the legal process, what constitutes a legal claim brought by the patient, and the duty of care and how it is measured. It assists and guides health professionals in understanding their legal and professional obligations and the implications for managing risk.
Author : Jason Payne-James,Richard Jones,Steven B. Karch,John Manlove
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780340986042
This fully updated thirteenth edition of Simpson's Forensic Medicine remains a classic introductory text to the field. Continuing its tradition of preparing the next generation of forensic practitioners, it presents essential concepts in the interface between medicine and the law. Twenty-four chapters cover basic science, toxicology, forensic odontology, forensic anthropology, and both the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in the forensic setting. Highlights of this well-renowned text include: Clear and concise language suitable for a wide audience of readers Text boxes to emphasize salient points High-quality color photographs for clear communication of concepts Focus on key principles applicable to any legal system Additional perspectives from authors new to this edition Expanded coverage of toxicology and forensic science Each chapter includes suggestions for further reading, including books, key scientific papers and reviews, and web-based sources. Simpson's has a long and respected history--read by many of today's leading forensic practitioners at the start of the career. It remains the most indispensable guide to the practice of forensic medicine worldwide.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Crime
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063009380
Author : Dr. N. Kishor kumar Patnaik
Publisher : BecomeShakespeare.com
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789390040421
The book on 'The Ethico-Legal Education and Medical Mal-Practices in India' has emanated from the research work of the Author was a culmination of the emotional feelings of the Author and lifetime experiences he gained from his personal life to professional practice. Author is a graduate in Science stream with Biology / life sciences as his subjects in the graduate course curriculum. The Author's personal relationship with his elder brother, Dr N. Ashok Kumar Patnaik, as on today is a practicing cardiologist at USA, having his very thicker blood relationship and he is much indebted to the support his brother provided for in his personal life and professional legal practice. The Author right from his childhood days was well attached to the studies of his brother, and till date remembers what are the subjects his brother studied in the course of M.B.B.S. The Author has encountered of agony with the death of the sister of his wife, 'Rajani Patnaik' was victimized and lost her life for the reasons of callous medical misadventures in the hands of half knowing nascent doctor who was engaged in a private hospital did administered a wrong fatal injection. Then the Author felt the agony of the parents of the victim and to teach lessons to the hospital and the half knowledge treating doctor through the legal approach, was questioned for her misconduct in the consumer forum and ultimately the truth of Medical negligence was established, though the same was dragged up to Supreme Court of India. In this background the Author was much exposed to the Medical Science and the Law pertinent to Medical Negligence and his personal feelings were involved for getting the justice of the similarly situated victims of India. The doctor's do commit the crime which is unabated and therefore victims have no know-how to deal with such misconducts of treating doctors who are made scot-free for reasons of want of checks and balances in the legal mechanism for bringing them to Book of Law. So, with all these perceptions and knowledge the Author gained through the practice, and make them know the know-how of the Mechanism of the Medical Negligence which will be helpful not only to the victims, but also to educate the treating doctors to make them aware of the practice of medicine along with the ethical approach and on failure the provisions of book of law which will make them to face the consequences of their wrong doings.
Author : David S. Clark
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1808 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781452265544
The Encyclopedia of Law and Society is the largest comprehensive and international treatment of the law and society field. With an Advisory Board of 62 members from 20 countries and six continents, the three volumes of this state-of-the-art resource represent interdisciplinary perspectives on law from sociology, criminology, cultural anthropology, political science, social psychology, and economics. By globalizing the Encyclopedia's coverage, American and international law and society will be better understood within its historical and comparative context.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 3080 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780128000557
Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Volumes 1-4, Second Edition is a pioneering four volume encyclopedia compiled by an international team of forensic specialists who explore the relationship between law, medicine, and science in the study of forensics. This important work includes over three hundred state-of-the-art chapters, with articles covering crime-solving techniques such as autopsies, ballistics, fingerprinting, hair and fiber analysis, and the sophisticated procedures associated with terrorism investigations, forensic chemistry, DNA, and immunoassays. Available online, and in four printed volumes, the encyclopedia is an essential reference for any practitioner in a forensic, medical, healthcare, legal, judicial, or investigative field looking for easily accessible and authoritative overviews on a wide range of topics. Chapters have been arranged in alphabetical order, and are written in a clear-and-concise manner, with definitions provided in the case of obscure terms and information supplemented with pictures, tables, and diagrams. Each topic includes cross-referencing to related articles and case studies where further explanation is required, along with references to external sources for further reading. Brings together all appropriate aspects of forensic medicine and legal medicine Contains color figures, sample forms, and other materials that the reader can adapt for their own practice Also available in an on-line version which provides numerous additional reference and research tools, additional multimedia, and powerful search functions Each topic includes cross-referencing to related articles and case studies where further explanation is required, along with references to external sources for further reading
Author : James E. Szalados
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030685706
The Medical-Legal Aspects of Acute Care Medicine: A Resource for Clinicians, Administrators, and Risk Managers is a comprehensive resource intended to provide a state-of-the-art overview of complex ethical, regulatory, and legal issues of importance to clinical healthcare professionals in the area of acute care medicine; including, for example, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and care managers. In addition, this book also covers key legal and regulatory issues relevant to non-clinicians, such as hospital and practice administrators; department heads, educators, and risk managers. This text reviews traditional and emerging areas of ethical and legal controversies in healthcare such as resuscitation; mass-casualty event response and triage; patient autonomy and shared decision-making; medical research and teaching; ethical and legal issues in the care of the mental health patient; and, medical record documentation and confidentiality. Furthermore, this volume includes chapters dedicated to critically important topics, such as team leadership, the team model of clinical care, drug and device regulation, professional negligence, clinical education, the law of corporations, tele-medicine and e-health, medical errors and the culture of safety, regulatory compliance, the regulation of clinical laboratories, the law of insurance, and a practical overview of claims management and billing. Authored by experts in the field, The Medical-Legal Aspects of Acute Care Medicine: A Resource for Clinicians, Administrators, and Risk Managers is a valuable resource for all clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals.