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Legal aspects of health care administration /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pozgar, George D.
Other Authors: Santucci, Nina M.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Gaithersburg, Md. : Aspen Publishers, 1999.
Edition:Seventh edition.
Subjects:
Legislation, Medical > United States.
Delivery of Health Care > legislation & jurisprudence > United States.
Malpractice > legislation & jurisprudence > United States.
Health Services > legislation & jurisprudence > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to law
  • Tort law-- Criminal aspects of health care
  • Contracts and antitrust
  • Civil procedure and trial practice
  • Corporate liability
  • Medical staff
  • Nursing and the law
  • Liability by department and health professional
  • Information management and health care records
  • Patient consent
  • Legal reporting requirements
  • Issues of procreation
  • Patient rights and responsibilities
  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  • End of life issues
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Labor relations
  • Employment, discipline, and discharge
  • Managed care and organizational restructuring
  • Tort reform and reducing the risks of malpractice.