Description
Book SynopsisThe Physician's Perspective on Medical Law – Volume I discusses situations where there may be legal issues involved in the course of evaluating and treating patients. The authors describe the type of information needed to be collected, how to deal with it, how to preserve it and how to communicate it.
The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law – Volume II focuses on the health care system in the U.S. from a physician's perspective. The authors examine and discuss physician licensure, hospital peer review, medical record keeping, and the treatment of Medicare, Medicaid and other types of health insurance.
Available in two formats, The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law – Volumes I & II make a valuable addition to any physician's library. And now, buy both volumes and save!
(Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)
Table of ContentsBackground: The American Legal System The Physician and the Legal System Interface with the Legal System Before Trial Testimony at Trial Patient and the Law Relations Between Patients and Physicians Decisions at the End of Life Mental and Emotional Incompetence Women and Reproduction Legal Aspects of Alcohol and Drug Testing The Legal System and Unintentional Injury Abuse - Child Abuse and Neglect Spouse Abuse Geriatric Abuse Violence - An Overview Assault and Homicide Sexual Assault Suicide Observation and Description of Trauma
