Part 1 The Foundations of Law and Ethics
1 Introduction to Law and Ethics
2 Working in Health Care
3 Law, the Courts, and Contracts Part 2 Legal Issues for Working Health Care Practitioners
4 Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice
5 Defenses to Liability Suits
6 Medical Records and Informed Consent
7 Privacy Law and HIPAA Part 3 Professional, Social, and Interpersonal Health Care Issues
8 Physicians' Public Duties and Responsibilities
9 Workplace Legalities
10 The Beginning of Life and Childhood
11 Death and Dying
12 Ethics for Health Care Practitioners
Appendix A State Medical Boards Appendix B EEOC Field Offices Appendix C Workman’s Comp List
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