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Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

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  • Paperback

    383 pages

  • Release Date

    26 August 2019

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Summary

Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts. Written by Ruth Townsend and Morgan Luck, the text explores and explains the practical application of these principles through the use of case studies and paramedic-specific scenarios.An indispensable guide for student paramedics, and those already in the profession, the text helps to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice. By engaging with the text, readers develop an understanding of the implications of their decisions and actions in a range of situations, as well as an understanding of their professional responsibilities.Additional case studies and short answer questions to support further learningAdditional resources on EvolveeBook on VitalSourceStudent and instructor resourcesMultiple choice questionsCase studiesInstructor resourcesPowerPointsShort answer questionsEssay questionsThoroughly revised content to reflect updated national standards for education and practice, the national Code of Conduct and guidelines set by the Paramedic Board of AustraliaNew chapters on privacy, employment law and researchAn eBook included in all print purchases

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780729543088
ISBN-10:0729543080
Author:Ruth Townsend, Morgan Luck
Publisher:Elsevier Australia
Imprint:Elsevier Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:383
Edition:2nd
Release Date:26 August 2019
Weight:770g
Dimensions:191mm x 235mm
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About The Author

Ruth Townsend

Ruth Townsend is the Health Law and Ethics course convenor in the School of Medicine and College of Law at the Australian National University. Ruth is a qualified paramedic, nurse and lawyer. Dr Morgan Luck is a senior lecturer in philosophy at Charles Sturt University and a senior research fellow at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)

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