Law, Liability & Ethics for the Medical Office Professional

Author: Myrtle R. Flight
Edition: 004
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781401840334
ISBN 10: 1401840337
Copyright: 2004

Price: $199.95

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Description:

Designed to provide learners with a foundation in medical law and ethics, this book uses case studies from actual legal procedures to illustrate key points of law, interpretation of statutes, as well as ethical dilemmas. This newly revised edition helps the medical office professional interact with the legal profession, recognize when they need legal advice, and protect their employers from medical malpractice complaints. In addition to understanding their rights as an employee, the rights of the patient are explored, as well.

Features:

New HIPAA and confidentiality legislation updates throughout, with additional icon, designating the introduction of new HIPAA information
Legal vocabulary terms defined on the same page that the terms are introduced
New Appendix includes complete answers to all of the Cases For Discussion questions
Updated information on patient privacy, found in Chapter 9 ? Privacy, Confidentiality, Privileged Communication: A Nexus of Law and Ethics
New cases added, including newly updated material in Chapter12 ? Ethics: Death and Dying

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