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Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100323045995

ISBN-139780323045995

eBay Product ID (ePID)57069461

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages

Publication NameEthical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

SubjectEthics, Diagnostic Imaging / General, Diagnostic Imaging / Radiography, Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorDoreen M. Towsley-Cook, Terese A. Young

Subject AreaMedical

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight18.8 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2007-276728

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal174.2

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of Content1. Ethical and Legal Foundations 2. Principles of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence 3. Caring and Communication 4. Patient Autonomy and Informed Consent 5. Truthfulness and Confidentiality 6. Death and Dying 7. Health Care Distribution 8. Student and Employee Rights 9. Diversity 10. Overview of Future Challenges Appendix A: Code of Ethics Appendix B: Sample Documentation Forms Answers to Chapter Review Questions Index

SynopsisThis balanced examination of ethical and legal principles and issues provides vital information for radiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation professionals. By discussing the foundations of ethics for technologists, then entering into a discussion of applicable law, Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals, 2nd Edition provides an approach that leads to a more successful style of personal risk management. With each chapter divided into two sections of ethical issues and legal issues, the content is easy to read and understand. Plus, learning activities and current event discussions help the readers learn and remember information so they can use it in real life., This balanced examination of ethical and legal principles and issues provides vital information for radiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation professionals. By discussing the foundations of ethics for technologists, then entering into a discussion of applicable law, Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals, 2nd Edition provides an approach that leads to a more successful style of personal risk management. With each chapter divided into two sections of ethical issues and legal issues, the content is easy to read and understand. Plus, learning activities and current event discussions help the readers learn and remember information so they can use it in real life. Imaging Scenarios spark classroom discussion and encourage students to apply what they have learned and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Review Questions at the end of each chapter allow students to test their retention of chapter content. Critical Thinking Questions and Activities helps students examine their personal responses to various situations and encourages them to expand on their knowledge of policies and procedures. Professional Profiles present a brief glimpse into how ethics and law impact the daily lives of professional imaging technologists. Margin Definitions and Glossary provide an easily accessible resource to understanding terminology. Learning Objectives and Chapter Outline focus the student on the most important content. Discussion of limited radiographers, health care literacy, HIPAA, employee rights, whistle blowing, and relevant new technologies include the most current information available to keep readers up-to-date on topics in their field. More relevant and up-to-date case studies keep readers current on situations they may face in the field. Expanded content on the history of ethics gives users a better understanding of ethics. Updated legal terminology provides the most current information on the ever-changing world of law. Bulleted key point summaries highlight important information from each chapter for easy review.

LC Classification NumberKF2910.R33