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Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism, Second Edition

Australia and New Zealand

  • 2nd Edition - July 16, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Ruth Townsend, Morgan Luck
  • Language: English

Applied Paramedic Law, Ethics and Professionalism brings together the legal and ethical principles relevant to paramedic profession in the Australian and New Zealand contexts.… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • Additional case studies and short answer questions
  • to support further learning

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Student and instructor resources

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Case studies
  • Instructor resources

    • PowerPoints
    • Short answer questions
    • Essay questions
    • Table of contents

      1 Paramedic professionalism

      2 Ethics for paramedics

      3 PRECARE - ethical decision-making model

      4 The regulatory system

      5 Consent and refusal of treatment

      6 Negligence and vicarious liability

      7 End-of-life care

      8 Protective jurisdiction

      9 The mental health patient

      10 Privacy and confidentiality

      11 Pharmacological management

      12 Employment and industrial law

      13 Paramedic practice in New Zealand

      14 NEW! Paramedic Research

      Product details

      • Edition: 2
      • Latest edition
      • Published: August 1, 2019
      • Language: English

      About the authors

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      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.
      Affiliations and expertise
      ANU College of Law

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      Morgan Luck

      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)
      Affiliations and expertise
      Senior lecturer in philosophy at Charles Sturt University and a senior research fellow at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)