Legal and Ethical Essentials of Health Care Administration, Second Edition is the ideal text for courses that combine a study of the legal and ethical aspects of health care. Based on George Pozgar`s bestseller, Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration, Thirteenth Edition, this more concise text provides the reader with the knowledge to become familiar with legal and ethical issues relevant to the health profession ™. In user-friendly language, the book presents real-life court cases, state and federal laws, 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 fundamental reviews of tort law, criminal matters, contracts, civil procedure, and judicial practice, as well as a wide range of real-world legal and ethical dilemmas nurses face as they navigate the courts. Key features:- Simplified organization for more effective teaching and learning.- Dynamic and real orientation that leads readers to apply learned concepts to problems they may face on a daily basis- Experiential learning opportunities in the classroom (advocacy, debate questions, etc.) The world`s #1 e-textbook reader for students. VitalSource is the leading provider of online textbooks and course materials. More than 15 million users have used our Bookshelf platform in the last year to improve their learning experience and results. With anytime, anywhere access and built-in tools such as highlighters, flashcards and study groups, it`s easy to see why so many students are going digital with Bookshelf. Legal and Ethical Essentials of Health Care Administration 3rd Edition was written by George D. Pozgar and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning.

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