EMS and the law /
Hafter, Jacob L.
EMS and the law / authors: Jacob L. Hafter, Victoria L. Fedor ; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons . - Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2004. - viii, 120 p. : ill. - EMS Continuing education series . - EMS Continuing education series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mechanics of the legal system -- Navigating through a lawsuit -- Duties of the EMS provider -- Patient rights -- Medical authority and practice acts -- Good Samaritan laws and immunities -- Negligence -- Intentional torts -- Criminal violations -- Due process and disciplinary procedures -- Documentation -- Insurance -- COBRA and EMTALA -- Public service and interagency relationships.
9780763720681 0763720682
2003023835
Emergency Medical Services--legislation & jurisprudence
Insurance, Liability--legislation & jurisprudence
Malpractice--legislation & jurisprudence
Patient Rights--legislation & jurisprudence
United States
WX 33 AA1 / H139e 2004
EMS and the law / authors: Jacob L. Hafter, Victoria L. Fedor ; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons . - Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2004. - viii, 120 p. : ill. - EMS Continuing education series . - EMS Continuing education series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mechanics of the legal system -- Navigating through a lawsuit -- Duties of the EMS provider -- Patient rights -- Medical authority and practice acts -- Good Samaritan laws and immunities -- Negligence -- Intentional torts -- Criminal violations -- Due process and disciplinary procedures -- Documentation -- Insurance -- COBRA and EMTALA -- Public service and interagency relationships.
9780763720681 0763720682
2003023835
Emergency Medical Services--legislation & jurisprudence
Insurance, Liability--legislation & jurisprudence
Malpractice--legislation & jurisprudence
Patient Rights--legislation & jurisprudence
United States
WX 33 AA1 / H139e 2004