PART 1 THE FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICAL ETHICS
Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Ethics
Chapter 2 Making Ethical Decisions
Chapter 3 Working at Health Care
Chapter 4 Medical Ethics and Law
PART 2 LEGAL ISSUES OF WORKING HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS
Chapter 5 Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice
Chapter 6 Ethical Defenses to Liability Suits
Chapter 7 Medical Records and Informed Consent
Chapter 8 Privacy Law and HIPAA
PART 3 PROFESSIONAL,SOCIAL,AND INTERPERSONAL HEALTH CARE ISSURS
Chapter 9 Physicians Public Duties and Responsibilities
Chapter 10 The Beginning of Life and Reproduction
Chapter 11 Ethics on Death and Dying
Chapter 12 Health Care Trends and Forecasts

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