Health Records in Court
This book is an essential tool for all healthcare professionals. An understanding of the law and the way in which it impacts upon roles, responsibilities and care is a vital component in everyday healthcare.
Written in a clear and concise style, Health Records in Court provides practical legal advice by highlighting real-life healthcare case studies and workplace examples. It offers much-needed, clearly explained guidance for navigating the complexities and intricacies of medico-legal processes, practices and obligations – vital for every health professional who creates, adds to or maintains health records.
‘This book is both timely and welcome. Well written, clear and concise this book provides useful and practical advice by highlighting real-life case studies and workplace examples. It provides a much-needed guide for navigating the complexities and intricacies of medico-legal processes, practices and obligations.’
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Clinical Responsibility
An understanding of the law and the way in which it impacts upon roles, responsibilities and care is a vital component in everyday healthcare. This book explains issues surrounding accountability and the responsibilities of health professionals in a clear and concise style.
Clinical Responsibility provides practical legal advice by highlighting real-life healthcare case studies and workplace examples. It looks specifically at the areas of accountability, the legal process, what constitutes a legal claim brought by the patient, and the duty of care and how it is measured. It assists and guides health professionals in understanding their legal and professional obligations and the implications for managing risk.
‘This book is fascinating! Vital. Explains very clearly and precisely, and in plain english, the processes and procedures specifically for health care professionals. Well set out, with examples, scenarios and real case histories. I wholeheartedly recommend this book, a valuable set text for all health care professionals. Always keep this book to hand as a superb source for reference.’