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050 _aKD3405.E45 2019
100 _4Eaton, G.
245 _a Law and ethics for paramedics :
_ban essential guide /
_cCompiled by Georgette Eaton.
260 _aBridgwater, Somerset :
_bClass Professional Publishing,
_cc2019.
300 _a xix, 245 pages :
_billustrations (colour) ;
_c25 cm.
500 _apreviously published as 1st ed.,
504 _aincludes bibliographical references and index
520 _aProviding a clear and concise overview of applied law and ethics to UK paramedic practice, this book brings together the essential principles from a range of perspectives. Written by paramedics, for paramedics, it includes chapters on information governance, mental capacity, clinical negligence and medical research, with a specific focus on legislation and case law across the United Kingdom. Practical top tips are outlined in chapters focusing on paramedic use of social media, gaining consent and the assessment and treatment of children. Realistic case studies prompt the reader to consider the legislation relating to mental health, medicines management as well as palliative and end of life care
710 _4College of Paramedics.
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