Ethical and Legal Issues for the Imaging Professional

This balanced examination of ethical and legal principles and issues provides vital information for radiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation professionals. By discussing the foundations of ethics for technologists, then entering into a discussion of applicable law, Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals, 2nd Edition provides an approach that leads to a more successful style of personal risk management. With each chapter divided into two sections of ethical issues and legal issues, the content is easy to read and understand. Plus, learning activities and current event discussions help the readers learn and remember information so they can use it in real life.

• Imaging Scenarios spark classroom discussion and encourage students to apply what they have learned and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Review Questions at the end of each chapter allow students to test their retention of chapter content.
• Critical Thinking Questions and Activities helps students examine their personal responses to various situations and encourages them to expand on their knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Professional Profiles present a brief glimpse into how ethics and law impact the daily lives of professional imaging technologists.
• Margin Definitions and Glossary provide an easily accessible resource to understanding terminology.
• Learning Objectives and Chapter Outline focus the student on the most important content.

• Discussion of limited radiographers, health care literacy, HIPAA, employee rights, whistle blowing, and relevant new technologies include the most current information available to keep readers up-to-date on topics in their field.
• More relevant and up-to-date case studies keep readers current on situations they may face in the field.
• Expanded content on the history of ethics gives users a better understanding of ethics.
• Updated legal terminology provides the most current information on the ever-changing world of law.
• Bulleted key point summaries highlight important information from each chapter for easy review.

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This ethical and legal issues course contains the following topics:

Ethical and Legal Foundations

Principles of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

Caring and Communication

Patient Autonomy and Informed Consent

Truthfulness and Confidentiality

Death and Dying

Health Care Distribution

Student and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Diversity

Overview of New Technology and Future Challenges

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