Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law and Ethics.

Intro -- Brief Contents -- Detailed Contents -- List of Exhibits -- List of Activities -- Preface To The Fourth Edition -- Acknowledgments -- Part I The Role of Law in the U.S. Healthcare System -- Chapter 1 Using The Law to Promote Our Policy Goals and Ethical Principles -- Chapter 2 The American Legal System -- Chapter 3 How to Conduct Legal Research -- Part II Managing and Regulating The Healthcare System -- Chapter 4 The Legal Structure and Governance Of Healthcare Organizations -- Chapter 5 Government Regulation of Public Health And Healthcare Services -- Chapter 6 Protecting The Privacy Of Medical Information -- Chapter 7 Medical Staff Membership And Clinical Privileges -- Chapter 8 The Law Of Government Payment Programs: Medicare, Medicaid, And Fraud and Abuse -- Chapter 9 Antitrust Law in Healthcare -- Part III Patient Care Issues -- Chapter 10 The Law Of Tort Liability -- Chapter 11 Legal and Ethical Obligations To Provide Care -- Chapter 12 Legal and Ethical Issues In Termination Or Refusal Of Care And Physician-Assisted Suicide -- Chapter 13 Reproductive Health -- Part IV Legal and Ethical Issues in Cost Containment, Health Insurance, and Health Reform -- Chapter 14 Legal Issues in Healthcare Cost Containment -- Chapter 15 Legal Issues in Health Insurance and Health Reform -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Author.

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