xii Medical Law & Professional Ethics Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Brief Contents Unit 1 Foundations of Medical Law and Ethics 2 Chapter 1 Overview of Medical Law and Ethics 4 Chapter 2 Professional Ethics 18 Chapter 3 The Source of Law and Regulations 40 Unit 2 The Healthcare Environment 60 Chapter 4 Certification and Licensing of Healthcare Professionals 62 Chapter 5 Civil Liability of Healthcare Practitioners 82 Chapter 6 Criminal Liability of Healthcare Practitioners 102 Chapter 7 Federal Statutes and Regulations That Impact Healthcare 116 Chapter 8 Managing Risk in Healthcare 134 Chapter 9 The Patient-Professional Relationship 152 Unit 3 Healthcare, Law, and Ethics across the Lifespan 166 Chapter 10 Minors: Health Law and Ethics 168 Chapter 11 Adults: Health Law and Ethics 182 Chapter 12 Older Adults: Health Law and Ethics 202 Unit 4 Evolving Areas of Law and Ethics 216 Chapter 13 Health Information Technology 218 Chapter 14 Genetics and Drugs 240 Chapter 15 Complexity of Facilities Administration 254