Medical Law and Ethics

Fremgen, Bonnie F. PhD

Book Information
Edition:	5th
Publisher:	Pearson Education
ISBN:	0-13-399898-3 (0133998983)
ISBN-13:	978-0-13-399898-6 (9780133998986)
New Edition:	0-13-541452-0
Old Edition:	0-13-255922-6
Format:	Textbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2016
Publish Date:	02/15
Weight:	1.50 Lbs.
Pages:	404
Carton Quantity:	24
Subject Class:	HRP (Health Related Professions)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Non-Returnable.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Legislation, Medical-U.S.; Ethics, Medical-U.S.
NLM Class:	W 32.5
LC Class:	KF3821
Abstract:	Written for health professionals of all kinds.not lawyers.Medical Law and Ethics covers the full spectrum of topics that affect practice. Fully updated coverage includes: the legal system, professional liability and medical malpractice, physician's responsibilities, medical records, ethical and bioethical issues, and current regulations. Actual legal cases illuminate subjects ranging from patient confidentiality and abortion to death and dying. Med Tips provide quick scenarios and guidance about law and ethics. Each chapter contains glossary terms, exercises, and an actual case; appendices provide current sample codes of ethics.