Medical law and ethics /Bonnie F. Fremgen, Ph. D.
- Fifth edition.
- Boston : Pearson, (c)2016.
- xxiii, 404 pages : color illustrations, forms ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographies 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 HawaiiPAA -- Ethical and bioethical issues in medicine -- Ethical issues relating to life -- Death and dying -- Future trends in healthcare.
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Medical care--Law and legislation--United States. Medical ethics. Medical laws and legislation--United States. Legislation, Medical. Bioethical Issues. Ethics, Medical.