Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1  Historical Perspective
Chapter 2  Introduction to Law
Chapter 3  Tort Law
Chapter 4  Criminal Aspects of Health Care
Chapter 5  Contracts and Antitrust
Chapter 6  Civil Procedure and Trial Practice
Chapter 7  Corporate Structure and Liability
Chapter 8  Medical Staff
Chapter 9  Nursing and the Law
Chapter 10  Liability by Departments and Health Care Professionals
Chapter 11  Information Management and Health Care Records
Chapter 12  Patient Consent
Chapter 13  Legal Reporting Requirements
Chapter 14  Issues of Procreation
Chapter 15  Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 16  Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Chapter 17  Health Care Ethics
Chapter 18  Professional Liability Insurance
Chapter 19  Labor Relations
Chapter 20  Employment, Discipline, and Discharge
Chapter 21  Managed Care and Organizational Restructuring
Chapter 22  Tort Reform Risk Reduction
Chapter 23  Patient Safety and Zero Tolerance
Chapter 24  Worldwide Search
Chapter 25  Journey to Excellence
Glossary
Index