(DOWNLOAD) "Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics" by Ruth Townsend BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc & Morgan Luck BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics
- Author : Ruth Townsend BN LLB LLM GradDip LegalPrac Grad Cert VET Dip ParaSc & Morgan Luck BA BComm BA (Hons) MA PGCE PhD
- Release Date : January 15, 2012
- Genre: Medical,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 10427 KB
Description
A fundamental local law text for undergraduate paramedics in Australia and New Zealand.
Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand is the first of its kind to bring together legal and ethical concepts specifically for the Australian and New Zealand paramedic profession.
An indispensable guide for student paramedics, Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand promotes the understanding of ethical principles and legal regulations through realistic scenarios and extensive case studies, which are available both in the book and on Elsevier’s Evolve platform.
The book includes Australian state-specific legislation and local case law, and there is a chapter devoted specifically to the New Zealand paramedic service.
This excellent law textbook focuses on the essential concepts and skills local paramedics need to respond to life-threatening emergencies in often-unfamiliar environments. For paramedics to determine the best course of action in any situation they need an intimate understanding of the profession’s code of conduct and current legal regulations. In its attention to key areas such as consent, negligence, child protection, mental health and record-keeping Applied Paramedic Law and Ethics Australia and New Zealand proves a fundamental resource for the undergraduate paramedic course in Australia and New Zealand.
The textbook’s 13 comprehensive chapters are written in a clear, engaging style ideal for undergraduate paramedic students as well as ambulance service volunteers and practicing paramedics.
Over 60 paramedic-specific scenarios Relevant case law discussedSuitable for the undergraduate course in Paramedic Law and EthicsProvides a clear ethical decision-making model for paramedics Key supporting features available on the Evolve platform:Multiple choice, short answer and essay questionsCase studies Image collectionAdditional instructor resources including PowerPoints and further case studies