Fremgen, Bonnie F.,

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


United States

KF 3821 / .F74 2016

344.7304/1

2015 B-159 W 32.5.AA1 / .F885 2016