Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions

Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professionals, 5th Edition is a comprehensive guide to legal concepts and ethical principles in healthcare, with updated content to meet the needs of today's workplace. It includes case studies, specialty practice cases, and Internet Activities for further research and study. Chapter objectives and key terms are listed, and self-reflection questions challenge readers to analyze and evaluate various legal and ethical issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Comprehensive yet accessible,Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professionals,5th Edition serves as a valuable guide to navigating the complex terrain of legal concepts and ethical principles in the healthcare field. This edition offers a thorough exploration of key topics, including the legal system, bioethical dilemmas, employment laws, tort laws, and medical malpractice and liability. Additionally, it delves into contemporary issues such as medical marijuana, the opioid crisis, gender identity, and public health and immunization policies. Each chapter employs thought-provoking questions to challenge readers to critically apply concepts to real-world situations.

To meet the demands of today's workplace, this text has been updated to provide relevant and practical insights. It equips readers with the moral and professional responsibilities required of healthcare providers. Case studies, drawn from a range of healthcare settings, shed light on the issues faced by professionals in the field. Specialty practice cases offer practical applications of legal and ethical issues in specific areas, such as medical assisting, microbiology, and pharmacy technology.

What If? boxes present ethical dilemmas and encourage readers to apply concepts to real-life scenarios. Internet Activities at the end of each chapter provide additional resources for further research and study. Chapter objectives and key terms are outlined at the beginning, serving as learning goals and defining important terminology. Relate to Practice boxes offer practical insights and responses to situations that may arise in healthcare practice. Self-Reflection Questions prompt readers to analyze and evaluate various legal and ethical issues.

In addition to its comprehensive content, this edition includes a new chapter dedicated to Mandatory Reporting and Public Duties in Healthcare. This chapter covers public health law, encompassing the roles of state and federal health agencies in managing infectious diseases, emergencies, chronic diseases, and injuries. It emphasizes the importance of healthcare professionals in upholding public health and safety standards.

By embracing the knowledge and insights provided in Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professionals,5th Edition, healthcare professionals can develop the skills necessary to handle the legal and ethical challenges they encounter in their practice with confidence and integrity.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 192 x 237 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323827508
Edition number: 5 ed