Description
| Product ID: | 9781260474077 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Understanding The Principles and Practice of Legal Oncology |
| Authors: | Author: Michelle S. Taft, Tony S. Quang, Sushil Beriwal |
| Page Count: | 544 |
| Subjects: | Medicine: general issues, Medicine: general issues |
| Description: | Packed with clinical vignettes and relevant legal principles-this authoritative handbook provides the information and insight you need to avoid common medico-legal pitfallsOne misstep can destroy an otherwise stellar medical career, and the world of cancer care is no exception. Building expertise only on clinical guidelines isn't enough to ensure a solid, long-term practice. Whether you're a physician, surgeon, nurse, researcher, medical physicist, or technician, Understanding Medico-Legal Problems in Oncology delivers everything you need to avoid lawsuits while at the same time contributing to the reduction of healthcare costs and improving patient access. It helps you avoid the most common legal hazards, including the unnecessary use of defensive medicine to combat unrecognized pitfalls, and mitigates your anxiety of the need to perform unnecessary workups and documentations. FeaturesExplores the legal ramifications of prescribing vs. not prescribing opioids in the current stricter regulation landscapeCovers the ethical and legal implications of using artificial intelligence to manage cancer treatmentExplains the legal ramifications of not ordering screening tests when patients request themDescribes the implication of a peer review, which is not always in good faithOutlines how to use midlevel providers safely Packed with clinical vignettes and relevant legal principles—this authoritative handbook provides the information and insight you need to avoid common medico-legal pitfalls One misstep can destroy an otherwise stellar medical career, and the world of cancer care is no exception. Building expertise only on clinical guidelines isn’t enough to ensure a solid, long-term practice. Whether you’re a physician, surgeon, nurse, researcher, medical physicist, or technician, Understanding Medico-Legal Problems in Oncology delivers everything you need to avoid lawsuits while at the same time contributing to the reduction of healthcare costs and improving patient access. It helps you avoid the most common legal hazards, including the unnecessary use of defensive medicine to combat unrecognized pitfalls, and mitigates your anxiety of the need to perform unnecessary workups and documentations. Features
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| Imprint Name: | McGraw-Hill Education |
| Publisher Name: | McGraw-Hill Education |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-09-08 |
