Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 4e: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Students

Are you a healthcare student looking to make informed decisions about legal rights and obligations in your profession? Look no further! “Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 4e” is the perfect resource for you. This comprehensive guide provides students with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex legal framework of the healthcare industry.

Written specifically for Bachelor of Nursing students, Diploma of Nursing students, Bachelor of Midwifery students, Bachelor of Paramedicine students, Bachelor of Health science students, and Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery students, this text introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks of health law with clear examples and real-life scenarios.

What You’ll Learn

• The importance of accurate records and patient confidentiality
• The impact of medical negligence and how to mitigate its effects
• Increased focus on ethical issues, including refusal and/or withdrawal of treatment, guardianship, and the manipulation of life
• The obligations and responsibilities related to medicines, mental health legislation, child and elder abuse
• The management of health complaints and contemporary issues surrounding National Registration requirements for health professionals

Revised and Enhanced Content

This 4th edition includes revised chapters explaining the roles of government and legal professionals, as well as an in-depth look at the Registration and Regulation of Health Professionals. Additionally, the authors have enhanced the content on euthanasia, assisted suicide, mental health, abuse, and negligence, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of these complex topics.

Book Details: ISBN-13: 9780729581660, Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences APAC, Publication date: 11/12/2014, Edition number: 4, Pages: 424