<p>Balancing coverage of the law and ethics, this book will help you make knowledgeable decisions about patient care. It examines the many issues that affect you as an imaging professional and applies them to real-world situations. By studying topics such as patient autonomy and informed consent, truthfulness and confidentiality, and death and dying, you'll learn to apply your own values, common sense, and applicable health law to solve challenging dilemmas. Outstanding Features: Realistic imaging scenarios allow you to role-play and then reflect on whether your responses are legally sound and ethically acceptable to you and your profession. New! Hot topics include the role of limited radiographers. HIPAA, employee rights, whistleblowing, health care literacy, and such technologies as digital imaging, PET, and genetic testing. Critical thinking questions and activities help you evaluate the actions you may need to take in an ethical or legal crisis. Would your actions harm you or your institution? Do your values agree with written policies? Key terms are defined in the margins and collected in a glossary for easy access. Chapter outlines, objectives, and review questions help you learn key concepts. Court cases provide real-life examples of legal principles. Profiles written by imaging professionals offer perspective on the ethical and legal decisions you make daily. Book jacket.</p>

Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals IM

Towsley-Cook MAE RT, Doreen M.

Mosby International

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Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals IM