Presentation of the historical perspectives, current status, and future projections in the field. Concepts of corporate liability, malpractice, and professional negligence. Informed consent, incident reporting, and the importance of accurate and complete records stressed. Emphasis on the prevention rather than the defense of legal actions. Examination of the role of ethics and moral decision-making in the everyday life of the health service manager, with special emphasis on the various professional codes of ethics.
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