Medical Law and Ethics, 6th Edition

For courses in medical law or ethics in programs for nurses, medical assistants, and other allied health care professionals.

A plain-language guide to the law and ethics of healthcare Medical Law and Ethics examines the essentials of pertinent laws and the ethical demands of healthcare professions. Clear and readable, the text helps students identify the ethical norms they will adhere to in their chosen field. Real legal cases and stimulating exercises challenge learners to envision their responses to legal and ethical dilemmas in healthcare today. The 6th edition covers issues of increasing concern in hospitals and medical offices, including the opioid crisis in the US, electronic recordkeeping, and the needs of elderly and handicapped populations. New! Also available with My Lab Health Professions By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, My Lab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Developed for allied health students and instructors, My Lab Health Professions supports students??? mastery and application of the skills they???ll need for a successful career in health care. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; My Lab Health Professions does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with My Lab Health Professions, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.Medical Law and Ethics 6th Edition is written by Bonnie F. Fremgen and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Medical Law and Ethics are 9780135414446, 013541444X and the print ISBNs are 9780135414521, 0135414520. Additional ISBNs include 0135414806, 9780135414804.