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Law and Ethics for Paramedics
Author: Georgette EatonOVERVIEW
“Law and Ethics for Paramedics is the first book which really grapples with the application of law and ethics in the unique situations that paramedics and other prehospital professionals find themselves. The book is clear, concise and eminently readable, but most of all, useful to operational ambulance clinicians and their managers.”
Tim Kilner, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science, University of Worcester, UK
Written by paramedics for paramedics, this resource provides you with all the key information you will need to know as you navigate your way through the, often tricky and, complicated area of law and ethics in paramedic practice. Eleven contributing authors, each with their own perspectives and clinical backgrounds, explain the essential principles and apply these across the whole of the UK. Chapters cover a range of topics including:
- Information governance
- Mental capacity
- Clinical negligence
- Paramedic use of social media
- Assessment and treatment of children
- Medicines management.
Each topic is broken down into practical chunks with many chapters supported by case studies to help relate the content to paramedic practice. Sixteen case studies, on topics from resuscitation to consent, and useful top tips will help you develop, reflect on and consider your own ethical practice. The law and how it relates to your practice can be complex, but with the help of this handy guide you will quickly gain confidence and insight into the legislation surrounding this vital aspect of paramedic practice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 2. Professional Regulation and Accountability 3. An Introduction to Ethics 4. An Overview of British Law 5. Information Governance: Data Protection and Confidentiality 6. Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Use of Social Media 7. Consent 8. Clinical Negligence 9. Legislation Relating to Mental Health 10. Assessing Mental Capacity 11. Legal and Ethical Principles in the Treatment of Children 12. Law and Ethics in Palliative Medicine and End-of-Life Care 13. A Note on Uncontrolled Donation after Circulatory Death 14. Overview of Ethics and Legislation Surrounding Medicines 15. Medical ResearchENDORSEMENTS
"Law and ethics may not be the first ‘go to’ book your average paramedic would choose to browse through. In fact, I would predict it would be pretty low down the list—there are no helicopters, no trauma, paediatrics or maternity, and no new clinical skills to learn. My first concern prior to reading this text, as someone who has little to no knowledge of law, is that it would be heavy going and potentially delve into areas that are not paramedic-related or of any interest to a prehospital clinician. I could not have been wider from the mark if I tried. This is the first book review I have completed where I genuinely couldn't put the book down..."Vincent Romano, Consultant Paramedic, Journal of Paramedic Practice - July 2021 JPP_Book Review_July 2021
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