Medical law and ethics

Fremgen, Bonnie F.

Medical law and ethics [electronic resource] / Bonnie F. Fremgen. - 2nd ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2006. - xvii, 350 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to medical law, ethics, and bioethics -- The legal system -- Importance of the legal system for the physician -- Medical practice and allied health professionals -- The physician-patient relationship -- Professional liability and medical malpractice -- Public duties of the physician -- Federal regulations affecting the medical professional -- The medical record -- Confidentiality in medical practice -- Ethical and bioethical issues in medicine -- Ethical issues relating to life -- Death and dying.




Medical laws and legislation--United States.
Medical care--Law and legislation--United States.
Medical ethics.
Legislation, Medical--United States.
Ethics, Medical--United States.
Medische ethiek.
Gezondheidsrecht.

KF3821 / F869m 2006

344.7304/1

2005 D-090 W 32.5 AA1 / F869m 2006