Introduction to law-- Tort law-- Criminal aspects of health care-- Contracts and antitrust-- Civil procedure and trial practice-- Corporate liability-- Medical staff-- Nursing and the law-- Liability by department and health professional-- Information management and health care records-- Patient consent-- Legal reporting requirements-- Issues of procreation-- Patient rights and responsibilities-- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome-- End of life issues-- Malpractice insurance-- Labor relations-- Employment, discipline, and discharge -- Managed care and organizational restructuring -- Tort reform and reducing the risks of malpractice.

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