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Fremgen, Bonnie F.,

Medical law and ethics / Bonnie F. Fremgen, Ph.D. - Fifth edition. - Boston: Pearson, 2016. - xxiii, 404 p. : ill. (col) forms ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to medical law, ethics, and bioethics -- The legal system -- Essentials of the legal system for healthcare professionals -- Working in today's healthcare environment -- The physician-patient relationship -- Professional liability and medical malpractice -- Public duties of the healthcare professional -- Workplace law and ethics -- The medical record -- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA -- Ethical and bioethical issues in medicine -- Ethical issues relating to life -- Death and dying -- Future trends in healthcare.

ISBN: 9780133998986 (pbk.) 0133998983 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2014034138

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Medical laws and legislation--United States.
Medical care--Law and legislation--United States.
Medical ethics.
Legislation, Medical--United States.
Bioethical Issues--United States.
Ethics, Medical--United States.

LC Class. No.: KF3821 / .F74 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 344.7304/1

National Library of Medicine Call No.: W 32.5 AA1