Contents xvii Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 11 Adults: Health Law and Ethics 182 Government Programs that Enhance Health 184 Language, Culture, and Healthcare 185 Language 186 Culture 188 Occupational Laws 189 Public Health Laws 189 Driving 189 Medical Marijuana 189 Domestic and Intimate-Partner Violence 190 Assisted Conception and Reproduction 190 HIV Testing 192 Mental Health 193 Public Policy Support of Autonomy 194 Advance Directives 194 Powers of Attorney 195 Conservatorships 197 Drug Testing 198 Chapter Review and Assessment 200 Chapter 12 Older Adults: Health Law and Ethics 202 Competency and Decision Making 204 Public Policy Supporting Patient Autonomy and Safety 205 Restraints 205 Do Not Resuscitate Orders 206 Organ Donation 206 Physician-Assisted Suicide 208 Elder Abuse 209 Healthcare Facilities and Services 209 Senior Centers 210 Adult Day Care Centers 210 Home Health Care Service Agencies 211 Assisted-Living Facilities 212 Nursing Homes 212 Hospice Care 212 Chapter Review and Assessment 214
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