Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners

Kim Forrester, RN, BA, LLB (Advanced), PhD, Barrister at Law, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, Bond University, Queensland
Debra Griffiths, RN, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD, Legal Practitioner, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Monash University, Victoria

The definitive medico-legal reference for medical students and practitioners in Australia

Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners is a timely and authoritative reference focused on the requirements of medical students and practitioners.

This easy-to-read medico-legal text assumes no prior legal practice knowledge or experience, making it ideal for those new to the medical industry.

The content addresses matters relating to all Australian jurisdictions. It also provides a brief overview of the law in several practice areas, allowing practitioners to locate key information quickly.

Topical issues discussed in Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners include privacy and confidentiality of patient information, medical negligence, fertility and reproductive technology, the laws regarding mental health issues and professional regulation and discipline.

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Paperback, 304 Pages

Published: December 2010

Imprint: Mosby

ISBN: 978-0-7295-3914-2

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments and Reviewers
Chapter 1 Introduction to law
Chapter 2 Safety and quality in health
Chapter 3 Documentation
Chapter 4 Privacy and confidentiality of patient information
Chapter 5 Negligence
Chapter 6 Consent
Chapter 7 End of life decisions
Chapter 8 Fertility and reproductive technology
Chapter 9 Drugs and poisons
Chapter 10 Mental health
Chapter 11 Professional regulation and discipline
Chapter 12 Research
Answers to review scenarios and activities
Appendices:
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Guardianship and administration
Glossary
Index

Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners

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