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Medical law and ethics / Bonnie F. Fremgen.

Author/creator Fremgen, Bonnie F. author.
Format Book and Print
EditionFifth edition.
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson, ©2012.
Publication Info Boston : Pearson, 2016.
Descriptionxxiii, 404 pages : color illustrations, forms ; 26 cm
Subject(s)
Medical laws and legislation--United States.
Medical care--Law and legislation --United States.
Medical ethics.
Legislation, Medical--United States.
Ethics, Medical--United States.
Contents Introduction to medical law, ethics, and bioethics -- The legal system -- Importance of the legal system for the physician and the healthcare professional -- Today's healthcare environment -- The physician-patient relationship -- Professional liability and medical malpractice -- Public duties of the physician and the healthcare professional -- Workplace law and ethics -- The medical record -- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA -- Ethical and bioethical issues in medicine -- Ethical issues relating to life -- Death and dying.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2014034138
ISBN9780133998986 (alk. paper)
ISBN0133998983 (alk. paper)

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