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Michael Weir

Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine: A Handbook for Practitioners in Australia and New Zealand

Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine: A Handbook for Practitioners in Australia and New Zealand

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The sixth edition of Michael Weirs classic textbook explores legal and ethical issues in clinical relationships, provides practical guidelines for setting up and running a professional practice, outlines the various aspects of the law which impact on clinical practice, explains how to navigate professional indemnity insurance, and discusses and provides examples of how to deal with tricky ethical issues in daily practice. It includes updated legislation, a review of relevant case law, recent developments in the Unregistered Practitioners Code of Conduct, and evidence about misconduct and regulatory action.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Comprehensive, practical, and reflective of the current Australian and New Zealand legislative framework and regulations, this unique textbook addresses legal and ethical issues across a broad range of traditional and complementary practices. The sixth edition of Michael Weirs classic textbook:

• explores legal and ethical issues in clinical relationships, and the role of codes of ethics;
• provides practical guidelines for setting up and running a professional practice;
• systematically outlines the various aspects of the law which impact on clinical practice, including legal obligations to clients, consumer legislation, complaints processes, and professional boundaries;
• explains how to navigate professional indemnity insurance;
• outlines the steps you need to take in setting up a professional practice from establishing a business name to dealing with employees;
• discusses and provides examples of how to deal with tricky ethical issues in daily practice.

This edition includes updated legislation, a review of relevant case law, recent developments in the Unregistered Practitioners Code of Conduct and evidence about misconduct and regulatory action, and more in-depth discussion of ethical concepts. This is an essential read for students and practitioners of complementary medicine.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032050881
Edition number: 6 ed

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