Acknowledgments

Preface

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  

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