Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Occupations: First Edition

In today's litigious society, it's vitally important to be aware of the legal and ethical issues that surround every area of practice.

This book explores the full range of legal and ethical challenges that confront practitioners and students in the health occupations. It covers everything from professional liability insurance through informed consent...and documentation as well as the most common areas of litigation. You'll also find a chapter devoted to alternative dispute resolution - providing you with ways to avoid having to go to court.

Case scenarios and examples of recent court cases demonstrate the material's relevance to everyday practice.

About the Author: Tonia Dandry Aiken, RN, BSN, JD
Ms. Aiken is both a nurse and a lawyer. She is also a popular speaker at national health occupations conferences. You can depend on her to cover the legal and ethical knowledge you need...in a way that you' find easy to understand and apply!