Paola, Frederick A.,

Ethical and legal aspects of health care practice / Frederick Adolf Paola. - xxi, 201 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theory, principles, and rules in ethics -- Professionalism and the internal morality of medicine -- Case-based reasoning in ethics -- U.S. law -- Confidentiality -- Conflicts of interest -- Informed consent -- Interactions among health care professionals -- Ethical issues at life's beginning -- Ethical issues at life's end - Medical malpractice and health professionals.

"This book is designed to help students work through the ethics of clinical cases. It is a survey of legal and ethical issues intended for health profession. As students, it covers various approaches to ethical analysis, illustrates their application through the use of cases, and surveys important substantive topics in the field of medical ethics"--

School of Medical Technology School of Medicine School of Nursing School of Nutrition & Dietetics School of Pharmacy School of Physical Therapy School of Psychology School of Radiologic Technology School of Respiratory Therapy Science, Technology & Society

9781284178395

2022038598


Medical care--Law and legislation--United States.
Medical ethics.

KF3821 / .P36 2023

344.7304/1