Author : Patricia A. Younger
Release : 1997
Genre : Law
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 251/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Physician Assistant Legal Handbook by : Patricia A. Younger
Download or read book Physician Assistant Legal Handbook written by Patricia A. Younger. This book was released on 1997. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written for PAs, PA students, institutional and physician e mployers of PAs, and health care lawyers, is a comprehensive reference on laws impacting physician assistant practice. In addition to offeri ng a detailed account of the evolution of the PA profession, including its continuing expansion in today's health care environment, this boo k provides thorough coverage of a wide range of legal issues related t o the PA practice; including academic training and certification, lice nsure, scope of practice and prescriptive authority, employment laws, peer review and credentialing, malpractice, risk management, professio nal liability insurance, medical records, reimbursement, ethics, and e mployment issues related to PAs in hospitals and other practice settin gs.