Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reflections on the past -- Introduction to the legal system -- Tort law -- Criminal aspects of health care -- Contracts and antitrust -- Civil procedure and trial practice -- Corporate structure and legal issues -- Medical staff -- Nursing and the law -- Allied professionals legal issues -- Information management -- Patient consent -- Legal reporting requirements -- Patient rights and responsibilities -- Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome -- Healthcare ethics -- Procreation and ethical dilemmas -- End-of-life issues -- Professional liability insurance -- Labor relations -- Employee discipline and discharge -- Employee rights and responsibilities -- Managed care -- Tort reform and risk reduction -- Patient safety and zero tolerance -- Worldwide search -- Healthcare war room.

A resource in healthcare law is this classic text from George Pozgar, now completely revised. With new case studies in each chapter, The 11th edition will provide your students with the most up-to-date information on the newest laws affecting the healthcare industry. The 11th edition presents a wide range of health care topics in a comprehensible and engaging manner that will carefully guide your students through the complex maze of the legal system. This is a book they will hold on to throughout their careers. Course instruction is made easy with helpful instructor resources such as PowerPoint slides, Instructor's Manual, TestBank, answers to chapter review questions, and more.