Legal aspects of occupational therapy

Since publication of the original edition in 1996, this book has established itself as an essential text for occupational therapists. It offers an understanding of the law relating to their practice, but is written to be accessible for those who have no prior legal knowledge. The text provides valua...

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Main Authors: Dimond, Bridgit
Corporate Authors: Wiley InterScience Online service
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 3rd ed.
Subjects:
Law
Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444323825
Summary: Since publication of the original edition in 1996, this book has established itself as an essential text for occupational therapists. It offers an understanding of the law relating to their practice, but is written to be accessible for those who have no prior legal knowledge. The text provides valuable information for occupational therapists employed in health and social services, as well as the law relevant to private practitioners. The book includes chapters on all the main client groups and presents the relevant specialist law. Students and teachers of occupational therapy will find the c
Carrier Form: p. ; cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781444323825
1444323822
9781444323832 (electronic bk.)
1444323830 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: KD2968
CLC: D956.121
Contents: Front Matter -- Occupational Therapy -- The Legal System -- Registration and the Health Professions Council -- Professional Conduct Proceedings -- Education and Training -- Rights of Clients -- Consent and Information Giving -- The Duty of Confidentiality and Data Protection -- Access to Records and Information -- Negligence -- Health and Safety -- Record Keeping -- Statements, Reports and Giving Evidence in Court -- Handling Complaints -- Equipment and Medicinal Products -- Transport Issues -- Statutory Organisation of Health and Social Services -- Community Care and the Rights of the Disab