Fremgen, Bonnie F.,

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.



9780133998986

2014034138

101640038 DNLM


Medical care--Law and legislation--United States.
Medical ethics.
Medical laws and legislation--United States.
Legislation, Medical.
Bioethical Issues.
Ethics, Medical.

KF3821 / .M435 2016 KF3821