| Legal Aspects of Elder Care Medical Law Edition Contributor(s): Kapp, Marshall B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0763756326 ISBN-13: 9780763756321 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers OUR PRICE: $148.45 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2009 Annotation: This text offers excerpts from selected statutes and regulations, judicial opinions, and the legal and health care journal literature, as well as commentary on these materials, discussion questions and hypothetical cases, and suggestions of other information sources for the teacher and student. Ideal for courses or programs in health administration, nursing, law, ethics, social work, or gerontology, this text will stimulate class reflection and interaction regarding the meaning and relevance of key legal concepts for the present or future health care professional. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Elder Law - Law | Medical Law & Legislation - Family & Relationships | Eldercare |
| Dewey: 346.730 |
| LCCN: 2009000034 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9" (1.40 lbs) 356 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A wide variety of legal issues surround caring for older individuals. Health and human service practioners need to plan, provide and evaluate geriatric care, while also understanding public policies. Legal knowledge is an essential part of caring for the elderly. Students and professionals must be able to deliver appropriate care while also being aware of any legal, ethical and political issues that may arise. Legal Aspects of Elder Care provides a clear overview of geriatric policies and laws, enabling the reader to use informed decision-making with older clients. |