Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Historical Perspective
Chapter 2 Introduction to Law
Chapter 3 Tort Law
Chapter 4 Criminal Aspects of Health Care
Chapter 5 Contracts and Antitrust
Chapter 6 Civil Procedure and Trial Practice
Chapter 7 Corporate Structure and Liability
Chapter 8 Medical Staff
Chapter 9 Nursing and the Law
Chapter 10 Liability by Departments and Health Care Professionals
Chapter 11 Information Management and Health Care Records
Chapter 12 Patient Consent
Chapter 13 Legal Reporting Requirements
Chapter 14 Issues of Procreation
Chapter 15 Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 16 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Chapter 17 Health Care Ethics
Chapter 18 Professional Liability Insurance
Chapter 19 Labor Relations
Chapter 20 Employment, Discipline, and Discharge
Chapter 21 Managed Care and Organizational Restructuring
Chapter 22 Tort Reform Risk Reduction
Chapter 23 Patient Safety and Zero Tolerance
Chapter 24 Worldwide Search
Chapter 25 Journey to Excellence
Glossary
Index
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