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.