Legal and Ethical Essentials of Health Care Administration
Edition: 4th Edition
Author: George D. Pozgar
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date: January 10, 2025
ISBN-10: 1284298329
ISBN-13: 978-1284298321
Offering a comprehensive and updated review of both health law and ethics, Legal and Ethical Essentials of Health Care Administration, Fourth Edition provides the reader with the necessary knowledge to become conversant with both legal and ethical issues pertinent to the healthcare profession. Using reader-friendly language, the book presents actual court cases, state and federal statutes, and common-law principles to help the student understand the practical application of the concepts learned.
The author includes a broad discussion of the legal system, including the sources of law and government organization, as well as basic reviews of tort law, criminal issues, contracts, civil procedure, and trial practice. The text explores a wide range of real-life legal and ethical dilemmas that caregivers have faced as they navigated the court system. With a dynamic, real-world focus, this edition engages readers to apply learned concepts to the issues they will potentially face in their professional careers.
The Fourth Edition features:
- Significant Legal Updates: Analysis of recent changes to health care law, including a thorough discussion of how Dobbs v. Jackson has altered abortion law in the U.S.
- Contemporary Issues: Discussion of modern challenges such as COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and evolving healthcare regulations.
- New Case Studies: Numerous new and updated case studies derived from recent litigation and press coverage to illustrate important legal and ethical points.
- Current Research: Fully revised sources and research to accurately reflect the current state of the law and healthcare administration.
