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EMS and the law

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hafter Jacob L
Group Author: Fedor Victoria L
Published: Jones and Bartlett Publishers,
Publisher Address: Sudbury, Mass.
Publication Dates: c2004.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: EMS continuing education series
Subjects:
Emergency medical services > Law and legislation > United States
Emergency Medical Services > legislation & jurisprudence > United States
Insurance, Liability > legislation & jurisprudence > United States
Malpractice > legislation & jurisprudence > United States
Patient Rights > legislation & jurisprudence > United States
Carrier Form: viii, 120 p.: ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 0763720682 (alk. paper)
Index Number: D971
CLC: D971.221
Call Number: D971.221/H139
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mechanics of the legal system -- Navigating through a lawsuit -- Duties of the EMS provider -- Patient rights -- Medical authority and practice acts -- Good Samaritan laws and immunities -- Negligence -- Intentional torts -- Criminal violations -- Due process and disciplinary procedures -- Documentation -- Insurance -- COBRA and EMTALA -- Public service and interagency relationships.

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