Part One - The Foundations of Law and Ethics

Chapter One - INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND ETHICS

Chapter Two - MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS

Chapter Three - WORKING IN HEALTH CARE

Chapter Four - LAW, THE COURTS, AND CONTRACTS

Part Two - Legal Issues for Working Health Care Practitioners

Chapter Five - PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Chapter Six - DEFENSES TO LIABILITY SUITS

Chapter Seven - MEDICAL RECORDS AND INFORMED CONSENT

Chapter Eight - PRIVACY LAW AND HIPAA

Part Three - Professional, Social, and Interpersonal Health Care Issues

Chapter Nine - PHYSICIANS’ PUBLIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Chapter Ten - WORKPLACE LEGALITIES

Chapter Eleven - THE BEGINNING OF LIFE AND CHILDHOOD

Chapter Twelve - DEATH AND DYING

Chapter Thirteen - HEALTH CARE TRENDS AND FORECASTS