Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism, Second Edition, 2nd Edition
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By Ruth Townsend, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc and Morgan Luck, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD
Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains t
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Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains the practical application of these principles through the use of case studies and paramedic-specific scenarios.
An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities.
Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains the practical application of these principles through the use of case studies and paramedic-specific scenarios.
An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities.
New to this edition
Thoroughly revised content
to reflect updated national standards for education and practice, the national Code of Conduct and guidelines set by the Paramedic Board of Australia
New chapters on privacy, employment law and research
An eBook included in all print purchases
Key Features
Additional case studies and short answer questions
to support further learning
Additional resources on Evolve
eBook on VitalSource
Student and instructor resources
Multiple choice questions
Case studies
Instructor resources
PowerPoints
Short answer questions
Essay questions
Author Information
By Ruth Townsend, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc, ANU College of Law and Morgan Luck, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD, Senior lecturer in philosophy at Charles Sturt University and a senior research fellow at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)
By Ruth Townsend, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc, ANU College of Law and Morgan Luck, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD, Senior lecturer in philosophy at Charles Sturt University and a senior research fellow at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)
1 Paramedic professionalism 2 Ethics for paramedics 3 PRECARE - ethical decision-making model 4 The regulatory system 5 Consent and refusal of treatment 6 Negligence and vicarious liability 7 End-of-life care 8 Protective jurisdiction 9 The mental health patient 10 Privacy and confidentiality 11 Pharmacological management 12 Employment and industrial law 13 Paramedic practice in New Zealand 14 NEW! Paramedic Research
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<P>An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities.</P>00add-to-cart97807295430882019ProfessionalBy Ruth Townsend, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc and Morgan Luck, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD20202Book191w x 235hElsevier37226 Aug 2019IN STOCKBy <STRONG>Ruth Townsend</STRONG>, BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc, ANU College of Law and <STRONG>Morgan Luck</STRONG>, BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD, Senior lecturer in philosophy at Charles Sturt University and a senior research fellow at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)BooksBookAustraliaNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
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