cover image - Law & Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology, 1st Edition
ISBN: 9780721650623
Copyright: 1995
Publication Date: 07-27-1995
Page Count: 256
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $57.95

Law & Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology, 1st Edition

by Ann M. Obergfell, JD, RT(R)

Hardcover

cover image - Law & Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology, 1st Edition
ISBN: 9780721650623
Copyright: 1995
Publication Date: 07-27-1995
Page Count: 256
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $57.95
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ann M. Obergfell, JD, RT(R), Dean, College of Health Sciences, St. Catharine College, St. Catharine, KY
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