Kategoria BISAC: Law >> Medical Law & Legislation

Whenever the legitimacy of a new or ethically contentious medical intervention is considered, a range of influences will determine whether the treatment becomes accepted as lawful medical treatment. The development and introduction of abortion, organ donation, gender reassignment, and non-therapeutic cosmetic surgery have, for example, all raised ethical, legal, and clinical issues. This book examines the various factors that legitimatise a medical procedure.

Bringing together a range of internationally and nationally recognised academics from law, philosophy, medicine,...

It is not uncommon for practicing physicians to have more than a dozen separate insurance policies to protect their medical practice and personal assets. Yet, most doctors understand very little about their policies.

Risk Management, Liability Insurance, and Asset Protection Strategies for Doctors and Advisors: Best Practices from Leading Consultants and Certified Medical Planners(TM) explains to physicians and insurance professionals the background, theory, and practicalities of medical risk management, asset protection methods, and insurance planning.

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Uwe K. Schneider untersucht den rechtlichen Rahmen einrichtungsubergreifender elektronischer Patientenakten, uber die alle bereits erhobenen Gesundheitsdaten jederzeit am Ort der Behandlung verfugbar gemacht werden konnen. Er veranschaulicht diese Rahmenbedingungen anhand von Regelungsinstrumenten wie der Gewahrung finanzieller Anreize fur die Nutzung solcher Akten oder gar der Verpflichtung hierzu. Dabei bewegt der Autor sich im Spannungsfeld von Daten- und Gesundheitsschutz. Denn diese Akten bieten einerseits die Chance, Qualitat und Wirtschaftlichkeit der Versorgung zu verbessern. Auf...

Reflective Learning is the essential reference for health and safety practitioners wanting to develop their professional skills and practice. Whether you are a new practitioner looking to expand your knowledge or an experienced professional seeking to build on existing skills, this book is indispensable.

Step by step, Reflective Learning guides you through the principles to help you to learn and improve your ability to reflect on your past experiences. The use of clear explanations, diagrams and practical tools throughout help you to improve your understanding and advance...