Essentials of Law for Health Professionals - eBook

Perfect for: * Bachelor of Nursing students* Diploma of Nursing students* Bachelor of Midwifery students* Bachelor of Paramedicine students* Bachelor of Health science students* Post graduate Nursing and Midwifery students Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 4e provides students with the information and knowledge necessary to make well-informed and considered decisions about their legal rights and obligations, and the legal rights and obligations of the patients and clients under their care.* Introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks of health law with clear examples* Focuses on the importance of accurate records, patient confidentiality and the impact of medical negligence* Provides an increased focus on ethical issues, particularly around refusal and/or withdrawal of treatment, guardianship and the manipulation of life* Outlines the obligations and responsibilities in relation to medicines, mental health legislation, child and elder abuse, and explores the management of health complaints* Highlights contemporary issues around National Registration requirements for health professionals.* Revised chapters explaining the roles of government and legal professionals* Chapter 12; Registration and Regulation of Health Professionals reflects the National registration requirements for health professionals* Issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, mental health, abuse and negligence have been enhanced.