Beschreibung:
Constant advances in diagnostic imaging have had an impact on the practice, attitudes, and moral values of all who participate in healthcare. Providing detailed, yet concise information, this book covers legal definitions, legal doctrines, malpractice and risk management, ethics, patient rights, and patient confidentiality issues. The book employs short case histories to stimulate discussion, raise other issues, and look at various facets of the questions presented. It also includes HIPAA privacy laws, the updated A.A.R.T. code of ethics, and the American College of Radiology Standards for teleradiology.
¿Legal Definitions. Legal Doctrines. Anatomy of a Malpractice Trial. Hospital Labor Relations. Risk Management and Liability. Doctrine of Informed Consent. Ethics. Patient¿s Bill of Rights. Radiology Service in the Hospital. Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing. Medicolegal Concerns for Teleradiology. Forensic Radiology. Appendix A: Situations. Glossary of Terms. References and Further Readings. Answers to Review Questions. Index.