Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine - A Handbook for Practitioners in Australia and New Zealand
Author(s): Michael Weir
Comprehensive, practical and reflective of the current Australian and New Zealand legislative framework and regulations, this unique textbook addresses legal and ethical issues across a broad range of traditional and complementary practices. The sixth edition of Michael Weir's classic textbook:
- explores legal and ethical issues in clinical relationships, and the role of codes of ethics;
- provides practical guidelines for setting up and running a professional practice;
- systematically outlines the various aspects of the law which impact on clinical practice, including legal obligations to clients, consumer legislation, complaints processes, and professional boundaries;
- explains how to navigate professional indemnity insurance;
- outlines the steps you need to take in setting up a professional practice from establishing a business name to dealing with employees;
- discusses and provides examples of how to deal with tricky ethical issues in daily practice.
This edition includes updated legislation, a review of relevant case law, recent developments in the Unregistered Practitioners' Code of Conduct and evidence about misconduct and regulatory action, and more in-depth discussion of ethical concepts. This is an essential read for students and practitioners of complementary medicine.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Taylor & Francis Group.
- : Routledge
- : 30 September 2022
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Special Fields
- : Michael Weir
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 344.94041
- : 352