Healthcare Law and Ethics: Issues for the Age of Managed Care
Middleton, Carl L JrHealthcare Law and Ethics: Issues for the Age of Managed Care
Dean M. Harris, Health Administration Press, Chicago, 1999, 320 pp., $52 (hardbound)
In this book, written for healthcare leaders who may have little or no legal background, the author discusses legal issues in healthcare today, how to develop an intuitive sense for avoiding legal problems, and when to consult a lawyer. Part I reviews America's legal system and outlines how to do legal research. Part II discusses the business of healthcare in chapters on the legal structure of healthcare providers, government regulations, medical staff privileges, government payment programs, and antitrust laws. Part III focuses on patient care issues such as tort liability, legal and ethical obligations to provide care, termination or refusal of care, and human reproduction. Finally, in Part IV, the author outlines legal and ethical issues in managed care.
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