Law and Ethics for Paramedics: An Essential Guide

Paramedics must have a solid understanding of ethical and legal issues to provide confident patient care. This third edition of the essential guide provides updated information on ethical considerations, UK law, and real-world examples. It is aligned with the Health and Care Professions Councils standards and includes new content on applied ethics, coroners courts, and patient refusal of blood products.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 326 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Class Publishing Ltd

To confidently navigate the ethical and legal complexities of paramedic practice, it is essential that paramedics acquire a solid foundation of understanding and knowledge. This comprehensive guide provides the expertise required to adeptly handle these complexities, enabling paramedics to address them with assurance when they arise.

Contributions from experienced paramedic authors have been incorporated into each chapter of this expanded third edition, skillfully amalgamating the crucial principles of ethical thinking and UK law. This edition has also been meticulously updated with the latest case law and legislative changes, ensuring its relevance and applicability to paramedics' professional journey.

This book serves as a valuable companion, equipping paramedics with the tools they need to successfully navigate the legal and ethical landscape they encounter. By providing valuable insights and real-world examples, it empowers paramedics to make sound judgements and deliver positive patient care.

Key features of this book include:

New content on applied ethics, the role of the coroners court in England and Wales, and patients' refusal of blood products.

Robust evidence-based content with updated case law throughout.

Clear explanations of complex topics such as mental capacity, mental health, medical treatment of children, and organ donation.

Case studies to facilitate the application of knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Alignment with the Health and Care Professions Councils standards of proficiency for paramedics, providing paramedics with the confidence they need to deliver safe and professional patient care.

By investing in this essential guide, paramedics can enhance their understanding of ethical and legal principles, ensuring they provide the highest quality care to their patients.

Weight: 784g
Dimension: 169 x 246 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801610131
Edition number: 3 ed