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Law and Ethics for Paramedics: An Essential Guide

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Paramedics are often the first responders to medical emergencies, and they play a vital role in providing life-saving care. However, paramedics also face a number of complex legal and ethical issues on the job. This comprehensive guide provides paramedics with the essential knowledge and skills they need to navigate these issues and make sound decisions in the field.

Law and Ethics for Paramedics: An Essential Guide

by Howard Kurtz

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	487 pages

Chapter 1: to Law and Ethics

This chapter provides an overview of the legal and ethical systems that govern paramedicine. It discusses the sources of law, the different types of legal liability, and the ethical principles that guide paramedic practice.

Chapter 2: Patient Care and Informed Consent

This chapter discusses the legal and ethical principles that apply to patient care, including the duty to provide care, the right to informed consent, and the duty to respect patient confidentiality. It also provides guidance on how to obtain informed consent from patients in a variety of situations.

Chapter 3: Decision-Making in the Field

This chapter discusses the ethical and legal considerations that paramedics must take into account when making decisions in the field. It provides a framework for ethical decision-making and guidance on how to weigh the risks and benefits of different treatment options.

Chapter 4: Negligence and Malpractice

This chapter discusses the legal liability that paramedics can face for negligence and malpractice. It provides an overview of the elements of negligence and malpractice claims, and it offers strategies for avoiding liability.

Chapter 5: Confidentiality

This chapter discusses the legal and ethical obligations that paramedics have to protect patient confidentiality. It provides guidance on how to handle patient information, and it discusses the exceptions to the confidentiality rule.

Chapter 6: End-of-Life Care

This chapter discusses the legal and ethical issues that arise in end-of-life care. It provides guidance on how to make decisions about withholding or withdrawing treatment, and it discusses the ethical principles that should guide end-of-life care.

This comprehensive guide provides paramedics with the essential knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complex legal and ethical issues they face on the job. By understanding the law and ethics of paramedicine, paramedics can provide high-quality care to their patients while protecting themselves from liability.

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