In a revised and expanded version of this popular title, Bridgit Dimond provides an essential reference for physiotherapists, covering both conventional and specialist legal situations in reader-friendly terms. Legal Aspects of Physiotherapy contains brand new clinical case studies that guide the reader informatively through a cornucopia of legal issues that may arise in the practice of physiotherapy. Reading this book, practitioners will develop the knowledge and awareness to deal confidently with the implications of legal scenarios, arming them with the knowledge to protect both clients and themselves.
Since publication of the first edition in 1996, this book hasestablished itself as an essential text for occupationaltherapists. It offers an understanding of the law relating to theirpractice, but is written to be accessible for those who have noprior legal knowledge. The text provides valuable information foroccupational therapists employed in health and social services, aswell as the law relevant to private practitioners. The book includes chapters on all the main client groups andpresents the relevant specialist law. Students and teachers ofoccupational therapy will find the chapters on professionalregistration, education, training and research of particularinterest. The second edition also provides an introduction to the complexorganisational and legal developments which impact the work of theoccupational therapist, including: the Human Rights Act; the Healthand Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003; theconcept of clinical governance and the role of the new HealthProfessions Council. It is a generous resource for the occupationaltherapy student, practitioner and service manager.
At last, a book that integrates law and ethics within the physical therapy context. This unique text offers a problem-solving approach to the legal and ethical issues faced by today's physical therapist.
This text offers a comprehensive account of the law as it relates to midwifery, from employment law to litigation and compensation, and health and safety to disability discrimination.
This revised and updated edition explores the law relating to pain management in recent years.It considers the legal issues which have arisn in recent high-profile cases and discusses the implications of legisation extending prescribing powers. The text is written in a user-friendly, readable form for the non-lawyer. It aims to provide a succinct, useful basis from which practtioner and others can extend their knowledge of the law for the protection of their patients, their colleagues and themselves. Scope and contents Human rights law Criminal law and procedure Negligence Professional registration Consent in relation to adults, children and mentally disabled adults.
Written specifically for student nurses as well as those already in practice, Dimond's Legal Aspects of Nursing is your essential practical guide to the legal principles you need to be aware of in your everyday nursing practice. Building on previous editions of the book by Bridgit Dimond, this 8th edition has been significantly reworked by a new author team with extensive experience in teaching nursing law. It has also been fully updated and revised in line with recent legal developments and the new Nursing standards to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of nursing law modules.
Concise overview of the laws relating to the supply, administration and prescribing of medicines. User-friendly format for easy reference on the job, or a handy revision aid. Highly practical with case studies throughout to demonstrate application of theory into practice and revised and updated to reflect current law. This book is intended for all health professionals who are likely to be involved in the dispensing, administration, prescribing or supply of medication, whether in hospitals or in the community. It may also be of assistance to others, such as health service managers, patient groups and their representatives, lecturers and clinical supervisors. Each chapter uses a situation to illustrate the relevant laws so that the law can be explained in a practical jargon-free way. The book is intended to introduce readers to the basic principles which apply and the sources of law, so that they can, by following up the further reading and websites provided, add to their knowledge. This book will provide a baseline on which readers can develop their knowledge and understanding of the law relating to medicines.
Presented in a clear and concise format that makes for easy reference and understanding, this revised and updated edition covers issues that are becoming increasingly important to health professionals, managers and educators, including proposed changes to the law since Lord Young's 2010 report Common Sense, Common Safety. Topics include cross infection and the spread of MRSA, greater regulation of health and safety standards, stress and bullying and the laws relating to notifiable diseases such as HIV/AIDS. Illustrated with case studies throughout, this book is designed to provide a clear introduction to the laws relating to health and safety, case law and statute law, so that the health professional has a sound understanding of the law.
The eBook version of this title gives you access to the complete book content electronically*. Evolve eBooks allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Evolve eBooks titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of Midwifery eBooks. *Please note that this version is the eBook only and does not include the printed textbook. Alternatively, you can buy the Text and Evolve eBooks Package (which gives you the printed book plus the eBook). Please scroll down to our Related Titles section to find this title. Any course of action a midwife might take or fail to take and any advice she may give to her client will have legal implications. Midwives at all levels will therefore find this new edition of Legal Aspects of Midwifery an essential guide to the legal framework within which they operate. The aim of this book is to provide information that a midwife can use with confidence, knowing that the law is there to protect her and her clients. Written in clear, accessible language, without legal jargon, the third edition of this popular text includes a new chapter on the laws relating to teenage pregnancy. It also covers many of the recommendations from NICE relevant to midwifery practice and considers their legal significance. All information and case law has been thoroughly revised and updated and takes into account sensitive areas that midwives may face in practice including female genital mutilation, domestic violence, infertility treatment and issues surrounding the treatment of human tissue. The book considers the midwife's legal position looking at issues such as patient confidentiality, treatment of minors and conscientious objection. The user-friendly style and layout of the writing ensures that legal issues can be easily understood without previous knowledge or study of the law. Legal Aspects of Midwifery Third Edition is an essential purchase for every midwifery student, tutor and practising midwife. - Examines numerous new acts including the Human Tissue Act 2004, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 - Includes the New Midwives Rules, standards for LSAs and guidance by NMC and the new Fitness to Practice rules - Includes the revised and renamed NMC Code of professional conduct
Practical and jargon-free, this book is aimed at the non-lawyer and includes an extensive glossary of terms. It emphasises the legal issues encountered by those working in diagnostic radiography, radiotherapy and radiology and includes examples of legal dilemmas taken from these disciplines as well as exploring current issues.
