The text addresses law and ethics across eight health science disciplines, presenting discipline-specific scenarios to support students in their clinical decision making.
- Introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks of Australia's legal and health systems with clear examples - Discusses essential healthcare issues, including advance care planning, child and elder abuse and professional registration - Focuses on models of ethical decision making - Outlines professional codes of practice and guidelines to help meet professional regulatory requirements - Encourages reflection on clinical practice through review questions and activities - Includes an eBook with all print purchases
Additional resources on Evolve
eBook on VitalSource
Student and instructor resources
- Multiple choice questions - Weblinks
Instructor resources
- PowerPoints - Image Library
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction to Law and Ethics for Health PractitionersSection 2: Professional Regulation and Key Concepts Relevant to Healthcare Delivery
Section 3: Matters of Life and Death
Section 4: Further Practice Considerations
Section 5: Law and Ethics in Action

