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 Health Care Trends and Forecasts Appendix 1 State Medical Boards Appendix 2 Health Care Professional Organizations Appendix 3 Associations for Major Diseases Glossary Court Cases Index Alphabetically By Subject Index