Issues in bioethics often turn, at least in part, on the law and regulatory requirements. Consisting of chapters that address particular bioethics topics from the law's perspective, this fascinating book includes:
an introduction to the American legal system
papers identifying the principal ways in which the law influences discussions and decisions concerning each of the topics highlighted
supplemental papers on certain areas that address the influence and status of the law in countries other than the United States.
Covering traditional topics...
Issues in bioethics often turn, at least in part, on the law and regulatory requirements. Consisting of chapters that address particular bioethics ...
Barry R. Furrow Thomas L. Greaney Sandra H. Johnson
Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals, institutions, and entities that deliver and finance health care in the United States. Considers the law's response to quality and error through institutional and professional regulation, and malpractice litigation against professionals, hospitals, and managed care organizations. Surveys tax, corporate, and organizational issues. Explores the government's efforts to control costs and expand access through Medicare and Medicaid. Examines government attempts to police anticompetitive activities, fraud,...
Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals, institutions, and entities that deliver and finance healt...