Formerly Dean of Business and Allied Health, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland, Washington, Coordinator, Medical Assistant Program, Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA
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I. Understanding the Basics 1. Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics 2. Medical Practice Management 3. The Professional Health-Care Team II. Law, Liability, and Duties 4. State and Federal Regulations 5. Professional Liability 6. Law for Health Professionals 7. Public Duties 8. Consent III. Workplace Issues 9. Medical Records 10. Reimbursement and Collection Practices 11. Employment Practices 12. A Cultural Perspective for Health Professionals IV. Bioethical Issues 13. Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources 14. Genetic Modification 15. Reproductive Issues 16. End of Life Issues Special Section Have a Care! Appendices I. Code of Ethics II. Sample Documents for End-of-Life Issues
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