Medical law and ethics /
Bonnie F. Fremgen, Ph.D
- Fifth edition
- Boston, Massachusetts : Pearson, 2016.
- xxiii, 404 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references 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 HIPAA -- Ethical and bioethical issues in medicine -- Ethical issues relating to life -- Death and dying -- Future trends in healthcare
Department of Medicine
9780133998986 (pbk.) 0133998983 (pbk.)
2014034138
Medical laws and legislation--United States Medical care--Law and legislation--United States Medical ethics Legislation, Medical Ethics, Medical