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Law & Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology

With Risk Management and Safety Applications

  • 1 Edición - 31 de agosto de 1995
  • Última edición
  • Autor: Ann M. Obergfell
  • Idioma: Inglés

This new book reviews the legal, ethical, risk management and safety issues facing today's radiological science professional. It discusses theories and their day-to-day… Leer más

Descripción

This new book reviews the legal, ethical, risk management and safety issues facing today's radiological science professional. It discusses theories and their day-to-day application, guiding good decision making. Case studies and scenarios clearly illustrate concepts. Sample forms at the end of the text help readers prepare and draft forms, charts, procedures, and policies.

Puntos claves


  • Covers a full range of issues - decision making, malpractice, patients' rights, civil liability, record keeping, communication, education, and much more.
    • Clarifies the importance of risk management and the need for developing a quality safety program to protect the patient, the practitioner, and the facility.
  • Considers the practical applications of the Code of Ethics.
    • Answers key questions about employment law.
  • Presents specific plans for setting up education and evaluation programs. Includes sample forms for assessing competency.
    • Provides an overview of the legal system and how it affects imaging and therapy.
  • Offers two complete chapters that explain what and how to document.
    • Includes sample forms for documentation and consent. Readers can simply review and adapt to their own health care settings.
  • Features contributions by professionals with special expertise in law, risk management and education.

    • De interès para

    Radiologists.
    Standing Order Category: 4A20

    Índice

    Introduction. Ethical Theories. Code of Ethics. Ethical Problem-Solving and Decision Making. The Law. Civil Liability. Medical Negligence and Malpractice. Patient's Rights and Informed Consent. Risk Management. Products and Equipment. Safety and Security. Documentation/Record Keeping. Communication. Whistleblowing. Education. Appendix.

    Detalles del producto

    • Edición: 1
    • Última edición
    • Publicado: 31 de agosto de 1995
    • Idioma: Inglés

    Sobre el autor

    AO

    Ann M. Obergfell

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Dean, College of Health Sciences, St. Catharine College, St. Catharine, KY